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Household size in ZIP 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 53589 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.45, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the south.
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 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 53589 is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in ZIP 53589, well below the national share of 11.6%. The Madison area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 53589
Renters in ZIP 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.5% of households in ZIP 53589 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 34.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 53589 than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Madison area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 53589 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the wider Madison area, where the median home dates to 1983. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $845 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $875 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $981 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,162 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$316 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53589 pays $1,162 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $316 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the northeast.
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 53589
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.1% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 53589 than nationally: 41.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the wider Madison area (50.6%). The share with a degree is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 53589: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Madison area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 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 53589
| Period | ZIP 53589 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53589 has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 53589 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 53589 | 2.37 | 43.9 | 7.8% | 23.5% | 6.7% | 1978 | $1,162 | 41.0% | 96.4% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 53558 | 2.48 | 40.6 | 13.1% | 21.8% | 2.5% | 1993 | $1,612 | 51.8% | 98.3% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 53575 | 2.49 | 41.2 | 10.4% | 23.3% | 2.7% | 1990 | $1,478 | 49.3% | 96.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 53521 | 2.62 | 43.4 | 5.6% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 1987 | $1,387 | 39.8% | 96.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 53534 | 2.54 | 42.2 | 10.8% | 20.9% | 16.6% | 1977 | $1,075 | 30.7% | 94.4% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 53716 | 2.25 | 43.9 | 8.2% | 28.2% | 5.0% | 1965 | $1,405 | 52.3% | 96.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 53527 | 2.41 | 39.8 | 4.0% | 24.4% | 3.3% | 1998 | $1,531 | 51.0% | 98.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 53713 | 2.13 | 32.3 | 12.6% | 66.2% | 2.8% | 1980 | $1,319 | 39.4% | 87.5% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 53531 | 2.60 | 38.6 | 9.1% | 17.0% | 2.0% | 1986 | $1,112 | 37.3% | 95.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 53523 | 2.44 | 48.3 | 6.4% | 16.6% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,323 | 40.6% | 96.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 53714 | 2.12 | 40.2 | 9.6% | 42.1% | 3.3% | 1965 | $1,243 | 42.2% | 95.7% | 1.5% |
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 53589. 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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