53543 ZIP Code, Highland, WI
53543 is a ZIP code in Highland, Wisconsin — mostly in Iowa County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Grant County. It covers 77 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53526, 53569 and 53506. 1,758 people live here in 739 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $77,031, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Highland, WI
- County: Iowa County
- Land area: 77 sq mi
- Population: 1,758
- Median household income: $77,031
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,758 |
| Households | 739 |
| Median household income | $77,031 |
| Income per person | $41,849 |
| Median age | 44.8 |
| Homeowners | 84.8% |
| Median home value | $236,700 |
| Median rent | $733 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% |
| Broadband internet | 80.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 4.2% |
| $35–50K | 7.8% |
| $50–75K | 16.2% |
| $75–100K | 10.4% |
| $100–150K | 24.0% |
| $150–200K | 11.4% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 8.0% |
| 35–44 | 14.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 16.6% |
| 65–74 | 12.2% |
| 75+ | 10.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.3% |
| Owned outright | 35.9% |
| Rented | 12.9% |
| Vacant | 14.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.4% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.6% |
Businesses in 53543
34 business establishments with 203 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 8
- Retail Trade: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53526 — Cobb village, WI (5.8 mi)
- 53569 — Montfort village, WI (6.5 mi)
- 53506 — Avoca village, WI (8 mi)
- 53533 — Dodgeville city, WI (10.2 mi)
- 53553 — Linden village, WI (10.3 mi)
- 53573 — Muscoda village, WI (10.3 mi)
- 53554 — Livingston village, WI (11.4 mi)
- 53540 — Gotham CDP, WI (11.6 mi)
Areas that include 53543
- Highland, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Grant County ZIP codes — 24 ZIP codes
- Iowa County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 12: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Iowa County
- No. 5 of 12: fastest population growth in Iowa County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53543, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53543 in?
- 53543 is a Highland, WI mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Highland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53543 in?
- 53543 is mostly in Iowa County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Grant County.
- What is the population of 53543?
- About 1,758 people (±166), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,639.
- What is the median household income in 53543?
- $77,031 (±$13,064), 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 53543?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53543 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53543?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53526 (5.8 mi, Cobb), 53569 (6.5 mi, Montfort), 53506 (8 mi, Avoca), 53533 (10.2 mi, Dodgeville), 53553 (10.3 mi, Linden) and 53573 (10.3 mi, Muscoda).
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