53545 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53545, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53545 is a zip code in Rock County, Wisconsin, which covers Fulton, Harmony, Janesville, and Janesville, with a total population of 23,571 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 53545 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53545.

The estimated population of people living in 53545 is 23,571, with a median age of 42.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53545 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,571
+3.55%
+3.18%
2020
22,763
 -1.92% -
2019
23,208
 -1.24% -
2018
23,500
+2.87%
-
2017
22,845
 - -

Population of 53545 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53545 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.3%
89.6%
 -1.45%
Black/African American
5%
2.2%
 +127.27%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3%
5.6%
 -46.43%
Asian
1.1%
0.7%
 +57.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.8%
 +38.89%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53545 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 53545 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53545 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53545 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42 +3.19% 38.8 +4.3% 43.2 -0.23%
2020 40.7 -4.24% 37.2 -7.46% 43.3 -2.7%
2019 42.5 +6.78% 40.2 +8.94% 44.5 +2.53%
2018 39.8 +2.05% 36.9 +3.07% 43.4 -1.36%
2017 39 - 35.8 - 44 -

The median age of the 53545 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 53545 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,302 -1.03% 1,270 +5.11% 1,249 1,325
10 to 19 1,345 +10.56% 1,054 +19.06% 1,480 1,252
20 to 29 1,985 -21.25% 1,609 -14.46% 1,595 1,375
30 to 39 1,567 +1.24% 1,459 +7.48% 1,573 1,570
40 to 49 1,374 -5.15% 1,324 +5.15% 1,290 1,381
50 to 59 1,686 -5.57% 1,723 -7.39% 1,569 1,592
60 to 69 1,072 +32.52% 1,393 +3.14% 1,459 1,435
70+ 948 +36.42% 1,734 +19.66% 1,327 2,099

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53545 zip code is $63,341.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 53545.

  • Under 25
    $46,825.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,583.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,367.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,340.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53545 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 53545, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 53545 is currently $76,695.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.72% of households in 53545 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 53545 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53545 is $34,763.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53545 by the total population of 53545.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53545 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53545 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53545 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53545 zip over the age of 16 is 19,468.

Of those people, a total of 64.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 53545 is 61.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 53545 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,203 46.50% 9.10%
20 to 24 years 1,502 84.40% 4.30%
25 to 29 years 1,468 81.00% 6.40%
30 to 34 years 1,620 87.30% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 2,878 88.00% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 2,812 89.10% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 1,665 78.40% 7.50%
60 to 64 years 1,658 63.40% 11.40%
65 to 74 years 2,357 25.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,305 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53545. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,633 64.50% 4.20%
Black or African American 932 50.60% 15.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 100.00% 18.20%
Asian 256 73.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 100.00% 0.00%
Other 127 33.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 503 73.80% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 525 58.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,430 64.50% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53545 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 53545 is 11,877, with median earnings of $40,079.00.

Women in 53545 are earning approximately 75.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,877 $40,079.00
Male 5,962 $45,757.00
Female 5,915 $34,555.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53545 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 968 $70,135.00
Business and Financial 392 $49,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 260 $45,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 251 $56,080.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 165 $66,250.00
Community and Social Service 280 $43,523.00
Legal 22 $38,333.00
Educational and Library 672 $46,842.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 139 $44,539.00
Healthcare Practitioners 787 $64,830.00
Healthcare Support 415 $24,816.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 100 $17,273.00
Law Enforcement 81 $72,891.00
Food Preparation and Serving 612 $20,067.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 329 $20,368.00
Personal Care and Service 330 $19,688.00
Sales 940 $18,681.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,619 $36,419.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 61 $32,917.00
Construction and Extraction 673 $46,607.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 353 $49,356.00
Production 1,085 $43,054.00
Transportation and Material Moving 641 $47,839.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53545 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 53545.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 450 $84,076.00 518 $61,250.00
Business and Financial 199 $60,344.00 193 $40,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 193 $45,583.00 67 $44,417.00
Architecture and Engineering 229 $54,732.00 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 98 $66,912.00 67 $39,875.00
Community and Social Service 42 $43,636.00 238 $42,375.00
Legal 0 $0.00 22 $38,333.00
Educational and Library 202 $57,083.00 470 $43,939.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 108 $44,211.00 31 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 131 $60,536.00 656 $65,476.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 389 $24,283.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $23,750.00 28 $2,813.00
Law Enforcement 52 $77,778.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 218 $21,932.00 394 $18,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 180 $32,925.00 149 $9,730.00
Personal Care and Service 79 $20,850.00 251 $17,401.00
Sales 482 $44,224.00 458 $11,903.00
Office and Administrative Support 342 $45,455.00 1,277 $35,374.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $32,750.00 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 673 $46,607.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 353 $49,356.00 0 $0.00
Production 733 $45,313.00 352 $36,705.00
Transportation and Material Moving 567 $49,557.00 74 $36,125.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,434 households in 53545, with an average household size of 2.2 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,113 families living in the 53545 zip code with an average family size of 2.79 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 53545:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,494 399 1,220 4,321
Average Household Size 2.83 2.95 3.15 1.21
Total Families 4,494 399 1,220 0
Average Household Size 2.8 2.6 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 6,113 families living in 53545, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53545:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,822 housing units in 53545.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,434 96.41%
Vacant 388 3.59%

32.29% of the total 10,822 housing units in 53545 are rental units. This is approximately 3,494 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,739 are occupied by the owner - or 62.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53545 is $905.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53545 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    201
  • Less than $500
    199
  • $500 to $999
    2,039
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,132
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    92
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    32
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53545 is $158,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53545 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    137
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    795
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,006
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,883
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,178
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    492
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    248
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53545. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53545 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,327
  • 1940 to 1949
    595
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,457
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,027
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,839
  • 1980 to 1989
    857
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,103
  • 2000 to 2009
    393
  • 2010 to 2013
    213
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 53545 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    735
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,779
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,969
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,951

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53545 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53545 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53545.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    392
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,063
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,630
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,481
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    932
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    509
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    741
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    197
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    488
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    897
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    373
  • 90 or more minutes
    308

Summary

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