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Population and households in ZIP 53901
Household size in ZIP 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53901 are small: just 2.28 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. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53901 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.1, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 53901 as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the wider Madison area (8.2%). The single-parent share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, 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 53901
Renters in ZIP 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 53901 own their homes; 30.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 43.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.6 points since 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 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 53901: 11.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 0.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller 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 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 53901 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $753 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $830 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $790 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $982 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53901 pays $982 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $229 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
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 53901
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 53901: 21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 53901 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 53901 have finished high school (91.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the Madison area as a whole (95.1%). The share with a diploma is up 3.3 points from 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 53901
| Period | ZIP 53901 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53901 has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Still, the rate is higher than in the wider Madison area (2.6%). Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 53901 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 53901 | 2.28 | 42.1 | 11.8% | 30.5% | 11.4% | 1973 | $982 | 21.7% | 91.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 53954 | 2.51 | 44.4 | 12.1% | 20.9% | 12.2% | 1980 | $906 | 17.7% | 89.4% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 53969 | 2.57 | 46.9 | 3.6% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 1982 | $965 | 14.9% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 53920 | 2.20 | 54.9 | 3.8% | 12.0% | 28.3% | 1977 | $1,155 | 19.4% | 96.0% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 53930 | 2.11 | 51.4 | 12.3% | 21.7% | 15.1% | 1975 | $696 | 15.0% | 92.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 53955 | 2.37 | 44.6 | 8.8% | 17.3% | 9.2% | 1980 | $1,021 | 28.1% | 97.0% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 53960 | 2.40 | 46.1 | 6.2% | 18.8% | 7.0% | 1967 | $926 | 21.6% | 94.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53913 | 2.23 | 42.9 | 9.1% | 32.9% | 9.0% | 1975 | $1,002 | 27.0% | 93.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 53926 | 2.99 | 33.4 | 4.6% | 13.2% | 15.7% | 1972 | $875 | 16.7% | 84.6% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53965 | 2.27 | 45.2 | 6.2% | 26.7% | 24.7% | 1986 | $1,004 | 22.3% | 93.3% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 53923 | 2.60 | 40.0 | 5.6% | 19.9% | 5.2% | 1960 | $738 | 18.6% | 85.9% | 2.3% |
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 53901. 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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