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Population and households in ZIP 53705
Household size in ZIP 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53705 are small: just 2.09 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.18, mirroring the country. Only ten 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 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 53705 is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 38.3, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and 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 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in ZIP 53705, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 53705 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53705
Renters in ZIP 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.9% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.2% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 53705 rent: 50.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 44.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.8 points since 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 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 53705: 5.8% 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 has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 53705 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,004 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,020 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,212 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,540 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$536 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 53705 costs $1,540 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Madison area ($1,366). Rents are up $536 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 53705
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.5% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.8% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.5% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 53705 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.5% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.3% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 53705: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 53705
| Period | ZIP 53705 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 53705 has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 53705 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 53705 | 2.09 | 37.5 | 5.4% | 50.9% | 5.8% | 1968 | $1,540 | 76.5% | 98.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53726 | 2.00 | 28.3 | 5.0% | 67.5% | 5.5% | 1955 | $1,424 | 83.7% | 99.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 53706 | 2.66 | 19.1 | 7.2% | 100.0% | 23.6% | 1949 | $1,080 | 55.0% | 63.2% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 53711 | 2.21 | 38.6 | 8.9% | 37.5% | 5.0% | 1975 | $1,460 | 64.9% | 95.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53717 | 2.11 | 44.2 | 8.4% | 46.5% | 2.6% | 1990 | $1,378 | 68.6% | 97.0% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 53715 | 2.37 | 25.6 | 1.9% | 80.4% | 7.7% | 1978 | $1,503 | 56.6% | 71.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 53562 | 2.29 | 41.1 | 8.2% | 44.0% | 4.9% | 1989 | $1,549 | 65.5% | 96.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 53703 | 1.79 | 27.2 | 1.9% | 85.3% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,514 | 64.0% | 96.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 53719 | 2.17 | 36.4 | 8.7% | 50.3% | 3.9% | 1996 | $1,566 | 62.7% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 53713 | 2.13 | 32.3 | 12.6% | 66.2% | 2.8% | 1980 | $1,319 | 39.4% | 87.5% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 53593 | 2.33 | 38.2 | 5.4% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 2004 | $1,799 | 69.3% | 98.6% | 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 53705. 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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