ZIP Code 53523 - Cambridge Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 53523 is located in Cambridge Wisconsin. Portions of 53523 are also in Lake Ripley and Rockdale and Christiana (Dane County) and Oakland (Jefferson County) and Lake Mills (town) and Albion (Dane County) and Deerfield (Dane County) and Sumner (Jefferson County). 53523 is primarily within Dane County, with some portions in Jefferson County. Regionally, 53523 is located in the Madison Area.
ZIP Code 53523 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Cambridge |
| Primary County | Dane County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,091 |
| Area Code(s) | 274 / 608 / 920 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 53523 Map
53523 Demographics
53523 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 53523 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 53523 is White. The current unemployment level in 53523 is 4%.
| Population | 5,091 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.2% |
| Population Density | 99 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,006 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $85,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $354,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.28% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.78% |
53523 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,752 | 97.28% |
| Black | 45 | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
53523 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 849 | 94.33% |
| Black | 10 | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 3.89% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
53523 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 284 | 8.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 682 | 20.12% |
| High School Diploma | 946 | 27.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 44 | 1.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 160 | 4.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 588 | 17.35% |
| Associates Degree | 336 | 9.91% |
| Masters Degree | 269 | 7.94% |
| Professional Degree | 55 | 1.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 26 | 0.77% |
53523 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.98557663, -89.03093719 |
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| Regions | Madison Area Metro Milwaukee |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Madison, WI Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 51 Square Miles |
53523 Schools
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53523 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 53c - Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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