53581 ZIP Code, Richland Center, WI
53581 is a ZIP code in Richland Center, Wisconsin in Richland County. It covers 232 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53584, 53924 and 53540. 10,176 people live here in 4,354 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $64,833, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 46.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Richland Center, WI
- County: Richland County
- Land area: 232 sq mi
- Population: 10,176
- Median household income: $64,833
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,176 |
| Households | 4,354 |
| Median household income | $64,833 |
| Income per person | $37,705 |
| Median age | 46.5 |
| Homeowners | 66.4% |
| Median home value | $196,100 |
| Median rent | $724 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% |
| Broadband internet | 82.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.0% |
| $35–50K | 14.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 15.1% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 14.3% |
| 75+ | 11.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.3% |
| Owned outright | 28.5% |
| Rented | 29.5% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.2% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 11.2% |
| 5–19 units | 3.6% |
| 20+ units | 5.8% |
| Mobile / other | 2.5% |
Businesses in 53581
293 business establishments with 3,873 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 49
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 42
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 33
- Accommodation and Food Services: 27
- Construction: 26
- Finance and Insurance: 20
- Manufacturing: 16
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 16
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53584 — Sextonville CDP, WI (9.2 mi)
- 53924 — Cazenovia village, WI (10.8 mi)
- 53540 — Gotham CDP, WI (12.4 mi)
- 53518 — Blue River village, WI (12.9 mi)
- 53556 — Lone Rock village, WI (13 mi)
- 54664 — Viola village, WI (13.6 mi)
- 53573 — Muscoda village, WI (13.7 mi)
- 53937 (13.8 mi)
Areas that include 53581
- Richland Center, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sextonville, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Boaz, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Richland County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest median household income in Richland County
- No. 5 of 9: highest median home value in Richland County
- No. 2 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Richland County
- No. 2 of 9: highest median age in Richland County
- No. 2 of 9: fastest population growth in Richland County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53581, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53581 in?
- 53581 is a Richland Center, WI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Richland Center; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53581 in?
- 53581 is in Richland County.
- What is the population of 53581?
- About 10,176 people (±284), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,024.
- What is the median household income in 53581?
- $64,833 (±$5,818), 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 53581?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53581 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53581?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53584 (9.2 mi, Sextonville), 53924 (10.8 mi, Cazenovia), 53540 (12.4 mi, Gotham), 53518 (12.9 mi, Blue River), 53556 (13 mi, Lone Rock) and 54664 (13.6 mi, Viola).
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