53523 ZIP Code, Cambridge, WI
53523 is a ZIP code in Cambridge, Wisconsin — mostly in Dane County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Jefferson County. It covers 47 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53531, 53551 and 53534. 5,074 people live here in 2,158 households. With about 108 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $102,188, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 48.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cambridge, WI
- County: Dane County
- Land area: 47 sq mi
- Population: 5,074
- Median household income: $102,188
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,074 |
| Households | 2,158 |
| Median household income | $102,188 |
| Income per person | $53,297 |
| Median age | 48.6 |
| Homeowners | 80.9% |
| Median home value | $345,300 |
| Median rent | $1,211 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% |
| Broadband internet | 92.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.7% |
| $15–25K | 2.5% |
| $25–35K | 4.0% |
| $35–50K | 5.4% |
| $50–75K | 15.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.3% |
| $100–150K | 27.2% |
| $150–200K | 9.6% |
| $200K+ | 14.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 8.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 14.5% |
| 55–64 | 17.6% |
| 65–74 | 14.3% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.7% |
| Owned outright | 23.3% |
| Rented | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.1% |
| Townhome | 5.6% |
| 2–4 units | 7.9% |
| 5–19 units | 2.9% |
| 20+ units | 2.3% |
| Mobile / other | 3.1% |
Businesses in 53523
139 business establishments with 862 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 23
- Retail Trade: 19
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 13
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Manufacturing: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53531 — Deerfield village, WI (6.2 mi)
- 53551 — Lake Mills city, WI (8.7 mi)
- 53534 — Edgerton city, WI (9.1 mi)
- 53527 — Cottage Grove village, WI (9.5 mi)
- 53538 — Lake Koshkonong CDP, WI (9.5 mi)
- 53589 — Stoughton city, WI (10.2 mi)
- 53558 — McFarland village, WI (12.5 mi)
- 53559 — Marshall village, WI (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 53523
- Lake Ripley, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cambridge, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rockdale, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dane County ZIP codes — 41 ZIP codes
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 9 of 39: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Dane County
- No. 2 of 39: highest median age in Dane County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53523, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53523 in?
- 53523 is a Cambridge, WI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Lake Ripley and 3% lies inside Cambridge; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53523 in?
- 53523 is mostly in Dane County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Jefferson County.
- What is the population of 53523?
- About 5,074 people (±399), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,277.
- What is the median household income in 53523?
- $102,188 (±$10,111), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 53523?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53523 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53523?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53531 (6.2 mi, Deerfield), 53551 (8.7 mi, Lake Mills), 53534 (9.1 mi, Edgerton), 53527 (9.5 mi, Cottage Grove), 53538 (9.5 mi, Lake Koshkonong) and 53589 (10.2 mi, Stoughton).
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