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Population and households in ZIP 53703
Household size in ZIP 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.92 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.90 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.03 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.79 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 53703 is a place of small households, averaging 1.79 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.92 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.4 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.5 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.2 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53703 is young: half of its residents are under 27.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 26.8, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 53703: 1.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower 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 53703
Renters in ZIP 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 53703 rent: 85.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
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 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 53703: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Madison area. Vacancy is down 10.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +24 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 53703 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $785 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $880 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,189 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,514 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$729 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53703 pays $1,514 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Madison area as a whole ($1,366). Rents are up $729 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 39.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 53703
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.6% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.0% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.1% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.0% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 53703 is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only 12 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 53703: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Madison area. The share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 53703
| Period | ZIP 53703 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 53703 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in the Madison area overall (2.6%). Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 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 53703 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 53703 | 1.79 | 27.2 | 1.9% | 85.3% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,514 | 64.0% | 96.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 53715 | 2.37 | 25.6 | 1.9% | 80.4% | 7.7% | 1978 | $1,503 | 56.6% | 71.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 53706 | 2.66 | 19.1 | 7.2% | 100.0% | 23.6% | 1949 | $1,080 | 55.0% | 63.2% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 53726 | 2.00 | 28.3 | 5.0% | 67.5% | 5.5% | 1955 | $1,424 | 83.7% | 99.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 53713 | 2.13 | 32.3 | 12.6% | 66.2% | 2.8% | 1980 | $1,319 | 39.4% | 87.5% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 53704 | 2.14 | 37.3 | 10.2% | 48.4% | 6.0% | 1968 | $1,262 | 47.9% | 95.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 53716 | 2.25 | 43.9 | 8.2% | 28.2% | 5.0% | 1965 | $1,405 | 52.3% | 96.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 53705 | 2.09 | 37.5 | 5.4% | 50.9% | 5.8% | 1968 | $1,540 | 76.5% | 98.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53714 | 2.12 | 40.2 | 9.6% | 42.1% | 3.3% | 1965 | $1,243 | 42.2% | 95.7% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 53711 | 2.21 | 38.6 | 8.9% | 37.5% | 5.0% | 1975 | $1,460 | 64.9% | 95.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53718 | 2.33 | 37.7 | 9.4% | 46.4% | 6.4% | 2007 | $1,636 | 51.0% | 95.4% | 1.3% |
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 53703. 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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