ZIP Code 53518 - Blue River Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 53518 is located in Blue River Wisconsin. Portions of 53518 are also in Richwood and Akan and Muscoda (town) and Watterstown and Eagle (Richland County) and Scott (Crawford County). 53518 is primarily within Richland County, with some portions in Grant County and Crawford County. Regionally, 53518 is located in the Madison Area.
ZIP Code 53518 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Blue River |
| Primary County | Richland County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,508 |
| Area Code(s) | 608 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 53518 Map
53518 Demographics
53518 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Wisconsin based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 53518 is White. The current unemployment level in 53518 is 4%.
| Population | 1,508 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.5% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 510 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,958 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $153,620 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.09% |
53518 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,422 | 99.09% |
| Black | 6 | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
53518 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 52 | 6.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 100 | 12.99% |
| High School Diploma | 328 | 42.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 1.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 33 | 4.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 93 | 12.08% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 11.69% |
| Masters Degree | 50 | 6.49% |
| Professional Degree | 9 | 1.17% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.13% |
53518 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.24770355, -90.59584808 |
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| Regions | Madison Area La Crosse-Eau Claire Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Platteville, WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 82 Square Miles |
53518 Schools
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53518 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 52b - Paleozoic Plateau/Coulee Section | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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