53561 ZIP Code, Merrimac, WI
53561 is a ZIP code in Merrimac, Wisconsin — mostly in Sauk County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Columbia County. It covers 36 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53555, 53913 and 53578. 1,872 people live here in 815 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $91,103, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 47.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Merrimac, WI
- County: Sauk County
- Land area: 36 sq mi
- Population: 1,872
- Median household income: $91,103
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,872 |
| Households | 815 |
| Median household income | $91,103 |
| Income per person | $51,641 |
| Median age | 47.3 |
| Homeowners | 89.7% |
| Median home value | $427,600 |
| Median rent | $1,061 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% |
| Broadband internet | 91.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.8% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 6.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.1% |
| $75–100K | 9.8% |
| $100–150K | 19.5% |
| $150–200K | 14.0% |
| $200K+ | 13.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.2% |
| 35–44 | 12.5% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.7% |
| 65–74 | 17.4% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.8% |
| Owned outright | 27.9% |
| Rented | 7.1% |
| Vacant | 30.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.8% |
| Townhome | 3.4% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 7.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.3% |
Businesses in 53561
26 business establishments with 147 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53555 — Lake Wisconsin CDP, WI (7.3 mi)
- 53913 — Baraboo city, WI (7.5 mi)
- 53578 — Lake Wisconsin CDP, WI (8.5 mi)
- 53951 — North Freedom village, WI (11.3 mi)
- 53529 — Dane village, WI (12.4 mi)
- 53955 — Lake Wisconsin CDP, WI (12.7 mi)
- 53583 — Sauk City village, WI (13.1 mi)
- 53901 — Portage city, WI (14 mi)
Areas that include 53561
- Merrimac, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Columbia County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Sauk County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 15: highest median household income in Sauk County
- No. 1 of 15: highest median home value in Sauk County
- No. 1 of 15: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Sauk County
- No. 3 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sauk County
- No. 3 of 15: highest median age in Sauk County
Mail every home in 53561
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53561, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53561 in?
- 53561 is a Merrimac, WI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Merrimac and 2% lies inside Lake Wisconsin; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53561 in?
- 53561 is mostly in Sauk County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Columbia County.
- What is the population of 53561?
- About 1,872 people (±203), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,016.
- What is the median household income in 53561?
- $91,103 (±$14,771), 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 53561?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53561 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53561?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53555 (7.3 mi, Lake Wisconsin), 53913 (7.5 mi, Baraboo), 53578 (8.5 mi, Lake Wisconsin), 53951 (11.3 mi, North Freedom), 53529 (12.4 mi, Dane) and 53955 (12.7 mi, Lake Wisconsin).
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