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Population and households in ZIP 53717
Household size in ZIP 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.13 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53717 are small: just 2.11 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. Household size has dropped from 2.21 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 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 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53717 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in ZIP 53717, well below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Madison area. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 53717
Renters in ZIP 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.6% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.4% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.5% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 53717 than nationally: 46.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About four in ten owners (39.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.6% of homes in ZIP 53717 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower vacancy rate.
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 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 53717 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. ZIP 53717 has newer 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 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $862 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $966 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,046 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,378 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$517 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53717 pays $1,378 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $517 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 53717
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.9% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.0% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.6% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 53717: 68.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only eight 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 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 53717: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 53717 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53717
| Period | ZIP 53717 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 53717 has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 53717 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 53717 | 2.11 | 44.2 | 8.4% | 46.5% | 2.6% | 1990 | $1,378 | 68.6% | 97.0% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 53562 | 2.29 | 41.1 | 8.2% | 44.0% | 4.9% | 1989 | $1,549 | 65.5% | 96.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 53705 | 2.09 | 37.5 | 5.4% | 50.9% | 5.8% | 1968 | $1,540 | 76.5% | 98.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53719 | 2.17 | 36.4 | 8.7% | 50.3% | 3.9% | 1996 | $1,566 | 62.7% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 53711 | 2.21 | 38.6 | 8.9% | 37.5% | 5.0% | 1975 | $1,460 | 64.9% | 95.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53593 | 2.33 | 38.2 | 5.4% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 2004 | $1,799 | 69.3% | 98.6% | 1.5% |
| 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 53715 | 2.37 | 25.6 | 1.9% | 80.4% | 7.7% | 1978 | $1,503 | 56.6% | 71.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 53703 | 1.79 | 27.2 | 1.9% | 85.3% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,514 | 64.0% | 96.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 53713 | 2.13 | 32.3 | 12.6% | 66.2% | 2.8% | 1980 | $1,319 | 39.4% | 87.5% | 3.5% |
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 53717. 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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