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Population and households in ZIP 53818
Household size in ZIP 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53818 are small: just 2.31 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 dropped from 2.44, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.6 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.5 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.4 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53818 is young: half of its residents are under 30.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 30.0, a smaller shift than nationally. Only nine 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 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 53818: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points, 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 53818
Renters in ZIP 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.7% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 53818 than nationally: 48.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 49.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.4 points, 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 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 53818 as nationally: 8.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Madison area (5.5%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 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 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 53818 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1976 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest 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 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $628 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $763 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $850 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $875 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$248 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53818 pays $875 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $248 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
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 53818
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.8% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.4% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 53818 (42.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in the Madison area as a whole (50.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 53818: 94.8% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 53818
| Period | ZIP 53818 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 53818 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in the wider Madison area (2.6%). 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 53818 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 53818 | 2.31 | 30.4 | 6.9% | 48.0% | 8.9% | 1976 | $875 | 42.5% | 94.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 53510 | 2.66 | 37.0 | 7.8% | 24.3% | 5.8% | 1975 | $815 | 24.8% | 87.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 53807 | 2.44 | 44.6 | 6.3% | 20.6% | 7.2% | 1972 | $812 | 29.0% | 95.4% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53580 | 2.60 | 39.3 | 5.1% | 22.2% | 10.5% | 1971 | $913 | 25.9% | 95.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53808 | 2.47 | 44.6 | 6.0% | 26.8% | 6.6% | 1975 | $714 | 27.5% | 97.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 53554 | 2.62 | 38.4 | 8.0% | 17.4% | 13.2% | 1968 | $904 | 18.8% | 90.4% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 53820 | 2.45 | 46.8 | 8.1% | 17.1% | 8.9% | 1971 | $1,005 | 20.4% | 94.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 53813 | 2.53 | 44.5 | 5.9% | 19.8% | 7.0% | 1965 | $840 | 30.8% | 94.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53565 | 2.34 | 44.1 | 9.0% | 22.8% | 5.5% | 1955 | $966 | 29.2% | 95.4% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 52073 | 2.51 | 48.6 | 1.9% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 1981 | $968 | 24.0% | 94.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 53530 | 2.61 | 37.1 | 12.2% | 22.3% | 6.9% | 1968 | $855 | 23.1% | 87.8% | 5.1% |
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 53818. 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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