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Madison city, WI

ZIP Code 53713 — Madison city, WI Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
23,744
Median Income
$57,833
-23% vs US avg
Home Value
$259,100
-26% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,084
-7% vs US avg
Median Age
30.3 yrs
-22% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish
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Location
Coordinates
43.0361, -89.3869
Elevation
870 ft
Land Area
10.4 sq mi
Water Area
1.0 sq mi (8% water)

At a glance

Population
23,744
Density
N/A
Median income
$57,833
-23% vs US avg
Home value
$259,100
-26% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,084
-7% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 53713

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What to know about ZIP 53713

ZIP code 53713 covers Madison, WI in Dane County with a population of about 23,744.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 608; U.S. House district WI-2; the MADISON media market.

Local search focus: University

Madison, WI sits in a university / college context (near edgewood college (2.3 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Madison, WI

Median household income in ZIP 53713 is about $57,833 — about 23% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.3%; unemployment rate near 2.1%; 39.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 5.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Food services; about 13.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 53713

Median home value is about $259,100 — about 26% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,084 (about 7% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 30.7% (about 34.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 53713 in Madison, WI, a household would need roughly $71,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,664. That is about 23% above the local median household income ($57,833), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Madison city, WI as Relatively Moderate (composite score 93.9), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (94.3) and wildfire (60.2). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Madison city, WI show little to no average snow and around 40.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,385 for ZIP 53713 (Madison city, WI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport MSN (7.6 miles (12.2 km)) · Edgewood College (2.3 miles (3.7 km)) · Ice Age National Scenic Trail (66.5 miles (107.0 km)) · VA: Forest Hill Cemetery Soldiers' Lot (2.9 miles (4.7 km))

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