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Beloit, WI
City in Rock County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53511.
Population
36,534
Land area
17.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,103
ZIP codes
1
Beloit and its ZIP codes
Beloit at a glance
- Beloit is about 19 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 23rd most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $62,663 a year, 19% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 (41% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,066 a month.
Local data for Beloit, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools16
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices2
- Parks36
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants124
- Affordable Housing3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places26
Housing and community stats
Beloit, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,663
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$1,066/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,976), Mexican Americans (6,255), Irish Americans (3,440).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock County. PPP loans are for Beloit.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,479
69,744 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,844
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $8,311 per person
How people get to work
Beloit, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beloit, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,089
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
221
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 11°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beloit, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Beloit
1 in or overlapping Beloit. Population shown
Cities near Beloit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShopiereCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| South Beloit, ILCity | 5.1 mi | 6.2 |
| ClintonVillage | 6 mi | 1.4 |
| Roscoe, ILVillage | 7.2 mi | 10.3 |
| Rockton, ILVillage | 7.8 mi | 6.9 |
| JanesvilleCity | 11 mi | 34.6 |
| Allens GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Machesney Park, ILVillage | 12 mi | 12.7 |
| Caledonia, ILVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Argyle, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| SharonVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Candlewick Lake, ILCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Loves Park, ILCity | 14 mi | 16.3 |
| Timberlane, ILVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| DarienVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beloit, WI in?
- Beloit is in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Beloit, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beloit include 53511.
- What is the population of Beloit, WI?
- About 36,534 people live in Beloit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beloit?
- Nearby places include Shopiere (3.5 mi), South Beloit, IL (5.1 mi), Clinton (6 mi), Roscoe, IL (7.2 mi), Rockton, IL (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023