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Linden, WI
Village in Iowa County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53553.
Population
553
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
709
ZIP codes
1
Linden and its ZIP codes
Linden at a glance
- Linden is about 6.5 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,273 a year, 20% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 (37% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $500 a month.
Local data for Linden, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linden, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,273
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$500/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
5.8%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (38), Norwegian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iowa County. PPP loans are for Linden.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,100
10,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,244
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $6,937 per person
How people get to work
Linden, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linden, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linden, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Linden
1 in or overlapping Linden. Population shown
Cities near Linden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| CobbVillage | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| Mineral PointCity | 6 mi | 3.1 |
| DodgevilleCity | 7.9 mi | 4.1 |
| ReweyVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| LivingstonVillage | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| MontfortVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HighlandVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| BelmontVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| RidgewayVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| PlattevilleCity | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| HollandaleVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| DarlingtonCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Lone RockVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| AvocaVillage | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| FennimoreCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linden, WI in?
- Linden is in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Linden, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Linden include 53553.
- What is the population of Linden, WI?
- About 553 people live in Linden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linden?
- Nearby places include Edmund (3.3 mi), Cobb (4.3 mi), Mineral Point (6 mi), Dodgeville (7.9 mi), Rewey (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023