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Evansville, WI
City in Rock County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53536.
Population
5,782
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,588
ZIP codes
1
Evansville and its ZIP codes
Evansville at a glance
- Evansville is about 15 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 142nd among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $81,149, 5% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,400 (4% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,093 a month.
Local data for Evansville, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Evansville, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,149
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$276,400
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,312), Irish Americans (892), Norwegian Americans (463).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock County. PPP loans are for Evansville.
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
PPP loans
$10.7M
307 loans, 1,647 jobs reported
How people get to work
Evansville, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Evansville, 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
83° / 10°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Evansville, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Evansville
1 in or overlapping Evansville. Population shown
Cities near Evansville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrooklynVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.2 |
| AlbanyVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| FootvilleVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| OrfordvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| StoughtonCity | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| OregonVillage | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BrodheadCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| EdgertonCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| BellevilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| MonticelloVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| JanesvilleCity | 16 mi | 34.6 |
| FitchburgCity | 16 mi | 35.2 |
| JudaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| McFarlandVillage | 17 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Evansville, WI in?
- Evansville is in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Evansville, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Evansville include 53536.
- What is the population of Evansville, WI?
- About 5,782 people live in Evansville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Evansville?
- Nearby places include Brooklyn (6.5 mi), Albany (8.4 mi), Footville (8.7 mi), Fulton (8.9 mi), Orfordville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023