ZIP code 53561
Where is ZIP code 53561?
Merrimac, Wisconsin
Sauk County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 53561 belongs to Merrimac, Wisconsin in Sauk County. 53561 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 608. About 1,872 people live in the 53561 area, where the median household income is $91,103. The closest ZIP codes are 53555 (Lodi, 5.6 mi southeast), 53578 (Prairie Du Sac, 8.4 mi southwest) and 53913 (Baraboo, 8.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 53561 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Merrimac |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Sauk County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 608 |
| Coordinates | 43.3855, -89.6323 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 535 |
Population and income in 53561
| Population | 1,872 · lower than 64% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 51 · lower than 53% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.3 years · higher than 68% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $91,103 · higher than 78% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $51,641 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $427,600 · higher than 95% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,061 a month |
| Housing units | 1,169 |
| Households | 815 (2.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 10% |
| Land area | 36.46 sq mi (plus 3.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 53561. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 53561
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53555 | Lodi, WI | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 53578 | Prairie Du Sac, WI | 8.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 53913 | Baraboo, WI | 8.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 53583 | Sauk City, WI | 9.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 53955 | Poynette, WI | 10.8 mi E | Standard |
| 53951 | North Freedom, WI | 11 mi W | Standard |
| 53529 | Dane, WI | 11.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 53901 | Portage, WI | 13.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 53911 | Arlington, WI | 14.1 mi E | Standard |
| 53560 | Mazomanie, WI | 15.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 53961 | Rock Springs, WI | 15.6 mi W | Standard |
| 53571 | Morrisonville, WI | 15.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 53561 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 53561
123 MAIN ST
MERRIMAC WI 53561
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (53561-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 53561?
- 53561 is a Merrimac, Wisconsin ZIP code.
- What county is 53561 in?
- ZIP code 53561 is in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 53561 in?
- 53561 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 53561?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 53561 use area code 608.
- What is the population of ZIP code 53561?
- About 1,872 people live in ZIP code 53561, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 53561?
- The median household income in 53561 is $91,103 a year, higher than 78% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 53561?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 53561 are 53555 (Lodi, 5.6 miles), 53578 (Prairie Du Sac, 8.4 miles), 53913 (Baraboo, 8.8 miles) and 53583 (Sauk City, 9.8 miles).