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Population and households in ZIP 53960
Household size in ZIP 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 53960 is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Madison area as a whole, where it has 2.30 people.
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 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.1, ZIP 53960 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 53960: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% 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 53960
Renters in ZIP 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.8% of households in ZIP 53960 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 38.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as 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 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 53960 than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Madison area.
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 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 53960 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $669 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $825 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $799 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $926 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$257 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 53960 costs $926 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 22.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably 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 53960
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 53960: 21.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 53960 is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Madison area as a whole looks much the same.
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 53960
| Period | ZIP 53960 | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53960 has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 53960 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 53960 | 2.40 | 46.1 | 6.2% | 18.8% | 7.0% | 1967 | $926 | 21.6% | 94.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53928 | 2.25 | 52.0 | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 1969 | $1,333 | 22.0% | 95.8% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 53969 | 2.57 | 46.9 | 3.6% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 1982 | $965 | 14.9% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 53954 | 2.51 | 44.4 | 12.1% | 20.9% | 12.2% | 1980 | $906 | 17.7% | 89.4% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 53955 | 2.37 | 44.6 | 8.8% | 17.3% | 9.2% | 1980 | $1,021 | 28.1% | 97.0% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 53911 | 2.62 | 38.7 | 13.6% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,266 | 26.4% | 98.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53932 | 2.64 | 39.7 | 16.3% | 24.8% | 6.0% | 1981 | $1,167 | 24.9% | 91.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 53923 | 2.60 | 40.0 | 5.6% | 19.9% | 5.2% | 1960 | $738 | 18.6% | 85.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53925 | 2.37 | 41.0 | 11.1% | 28.7% | 4.4% | 1968 | $899 | 28.4% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 53935 | 2.80 | 39.6 | 3.5% | 14.2% | 5.4% | 1965 | $878 | 16.8% | 90.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 53956 | 2.47 | 41.0 | 5.7% | 18.2% | 11.1% | 1962 | $879 | 17.8% | 91.9% | 1.8% |
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 53960. 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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