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Population and households in ZIP 53511
Household size in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, ZIP 53511 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Wisconsin overall, where it has 2.40 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.51, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 53511 is 38.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 53511 (14.4%), above the national share of 11.6%. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 53511
Renters in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in ZIP 53511 rent their homes (33.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (38.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 53511: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 53511 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. ZIP 53511 has older homes than the great majority of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $722 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $755 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $822 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,054 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 53511 costs $1,054 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $332 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 53511
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 53511: 19.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 53511 is close to the national rate: 88.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin overall (93.3%). The share with a diploma is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 53511
| Period | ZIP 53511 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in ZIP 53511 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Wisconsin overall (3.3%). Unemployment has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 53511 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 53511 | 2.60 | 38.1 | 14.4% | 33.9% | 6.5% | 1961 | $1,054 | 19.6% | 88.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 61080 | 2.40 | 40.9 | 9.1% | 28.2% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,188 | 28.9% | 95.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 61072 | 2.69 | 42.5 | 6.6% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 1988 | $1,245 | 36.3% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 53501 | 2.31 | 49.2 | 8.8% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 1993 | $973 | 26.8% | 99.7% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 61073 | 2.77 | 39.7 | 12.9% | 17.6% | 4.1% | 1994 | $1,401 | 37.5% | 96.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 53525 | 2.45 | 42.7 | 11.9% | 25.2% | 4.2% | 1970 | $1,093 | 24.9% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 61079 | 2.39 | 49.0 | 2.4% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1972 | $1,063 | 23.2% | 96.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 53546 | 2.45 | 40.5 | 10.8% | 26.4% | 5.9% | 1982 | $1,233 | 26.7% | 94.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 53548 | 2.38 | 43.3 | 12.3% | 31.0% | 5.7% | 1968 | $1,073 | 26.1% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 53576 | 2.31 | 45.5 | 5.3% | 23.3% | 4.6% | 1965 | $886 | 22.9% | 87.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53537 | 2.19 | 54.9 | 7.2% | 17.9% | 6.0% | 1960 | $891 | 21.9% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 53511. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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