53704 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53704, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53704 is a zip code in Dane County, Wisconsin, which covers Burke, Madison, Madison, Maple Bluff, and Westport, with a total population of 47,731 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 53704 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53704.

The estimated population of people living in 53704 is 47,731, with a median age of 34.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53704 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
47,731
+2.4%
+4.84%
2020
46,614
+1.14%
-
2019
46,090
+0.7%
-
2018
45,770
+0.53%
-
2017
45,528
 - -

Population of 53704 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53704 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
69.1%
71.5%
 -3.36%
Black/African American
10.9%
10.9%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.1%
7.6%
 +6.58%
Asian
5.3%
6.8%
 -22.06%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.2%
3%
 +106.67%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53704 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 53704 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53704 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53704 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.8 -1.42% 34 -0.58% 36 -1.37%
2020 35.3 -3.02% 34.2 -2.56% 36.5 -4.2%
2019 36.4 +1.39% 35.1 +0.29% 38.1 +2.14%
2018 35.9 -0.55% 35 -0.28% 37.3 -0.53%
2017 36.1 - 35.1 - 37.5 -

The median age of the 53704 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 53704 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 2,938 +14.4% 2,549 -1.75% 3,359 2,494
10 to 19 2,151 -0.89% 2,367 +4.32% 2,104 2,411
20 to 29 3,785 +11.16% 3,838 -6.67% 4,216 3,573
30 to 39 4,013 +9.77% 4,106 +12.33% 4,385 4,627
40 to 49 2,607 +15.67% 2,761 +6.82% 3,039 2,953
50 to 59 2,896 +0.86% 3,397 -14.9% 2,911 2,881
60 to 69 2,313 +8.1% 2,715 +5.86% 2,465 2,824
70+ 1,243 +26.62% 1,849 +3.1% 1,592 1,897

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53704 zip code is $66,079.00.

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 53704.

  • Under 25
    $36,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,308.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,933.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,302.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53704 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 53704, 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 53704 is currently $84,728.00.

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.

5.19% of households in 53704 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 53704 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53704 is $39,207.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53704 by the total population of 53704.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53704 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53704 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
    18.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.46%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53704 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53704 zip over the age of 16 is 38,507.

Of those people, a total of 73.70% 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 53704 is 71.50%.

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 53704 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,144 47.30% 11.30%
20 to 24 years 3,530 82.60% 6.40%
25 to 29 years 4,259 89.90% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 5,898 90.10% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 6,477 85.50% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 5,699 88.90% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 2,722 75.80% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 2,654 63.10% 1.70%
65 to 74 years 4,488 28.40% 1.30%
75 years and over 1,636 9.70% 1.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53704. 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 30,306 74.00% 2.30%
Black or African American 3,686 66.90% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 73 79.50% 10.30%
Asian 1,977 71.10% 3.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 596 67.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,869 85.80% 6.50%
Hispanic or Latino 2,267 70.70% 3.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 28,877 74.20% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53704 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 53704 is 27,544, with median earnings of $42,194.00.

Women in 53704 are earning approximately 90.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 27,544 $42,194.00
Male 14,022 $44,437.00
Female 13,522 $39,976.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53704 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 2,356 $62,879.00
Business and Financial 2,075 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,433 $76,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 783 $53,218.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 807 $57,958.00
Community and Social Service 858 $37,458.00
Legal 361 $73,304.00
Educational and Library 2,424 $55,174.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,184 $48,389.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,745 $52,476.00
Healthcare Support 765 $25,595.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 332 $31,964.00
Law Enforcement 129 $73,781.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,662 $19,528.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 811 $27,287.00
Personal Care and Service 667 $26,469.00
Sales 1,650 $40,478.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,555 $38,719.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 871 $44,617.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 552 $53,808.00
Production 1,953 $35,825.00
Transportation and Material Moving 580 $36,607.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53704 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 53704.

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 1,192 $69,135.00 1,164 $58,750.00
Business and Financial 918 $70,465.00 1,157 $52,396.00
Computer and Mathematical 963 $75,163.00 470 $77,143.00
Architecture and Engineering 694 $53,293.00 89 $52,708.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 484 $52,065.00 323 $63,317.00
Community and Social Service 180 $52,552.00 678 $36,992.00
Legal 141 $66,354.00 220 $75,000.00
Educational and Library 882 $55,500.00 1,542 $52,727.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 719 $56,147.00 465 $46,066.00
Healthcare Practitioners 339 $57,670.00 1,406 $52,404.00
Healthcare Support 187 $26,830.00 578 $25,133.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 163 $46,827.00 169 $31,263.00
Law Enforcement 89 $77,639.00 40 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 849 $25,771.00 813 $17,991.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 550 $30,702.00 261 $19,395.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $4,020.00 570 $35,082.00
Sales 892 $41,379.00 758 $38,774.00
Office and Administrative Support 742 $43,558.00 1,813 $37,092.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 839 $44,668.00 32 $14,853.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 505 $52,904.00 47 $0.00
Production 1,414 $37,484.00 539 $22,386.00
Transportation and Material Moving 512 $36,071.00 68 $42,703.00

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 21,392 households in 53704, with an average household size of 2.21 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 10,353 families living in the 53704 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 53704:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,617 721 2,015 11,039
Average Household Size 2.98 3.17 3.65 1.37
Total Families 7,617 721 2,015 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.95 3.54 0

Poverty

Of the 10,353 families living in 53704, 7.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53704:

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 22,396 housing units in 53704.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 21,392 95.52%
Vacant 1,004 4.48%

41.54% of the total 22,396 housing units in 53704 are rental units. This is approximately 9,303 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,906 are occupied by the owner - or 53.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53704 is $1,115.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53704 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
    183
  • Less than $500
    396
  • $500 to $999
    2,912
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4,693
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,180
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    51
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    71
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53704 is $225,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53704 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    495
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    400
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,195
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,428
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,391
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,191
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    560
  • $1,000,000 or more
    246

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53704. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53704 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,435
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,555
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,580
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,749
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,663
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,283
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,685
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,516
  • 2010 to 2013
    909
  • 2014 or later
    21

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 53704 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,538
  • 1 vehicle available
    9,434
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,152
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,268

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53704 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53704 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53704.

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
    447
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,639
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,434
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,671
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,809
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,084
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,297
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    456
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    905
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,140
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    464
  • 90 or more minutes
    349

Summary

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