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Middleton, WI
City in Dane County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53562.
Population
22,301
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,372
ZIP codes
1
Middleton and its ZIP codes
Middleton at a glance
- Middleton is about 22 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 37th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $89,524 a year, 16% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $484,200 (82% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,437 a month.
Local data for Middleton, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Middleton, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,524
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$484,200
Median rent
$1,437/mo
Homeownership
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
61.7%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,876), Irish Americans (4,205), Norwegian Americans (1,757).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dane County. PPP loans are for Middleton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,260
361,286 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.9B
FY 2026, $92,504 per person
How people get to work
Middleton, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Middleton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,553
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
713
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Middleton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Middleton
1 in or overlapping Middleton. Population shown
Cities near Middleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shorewood HillsVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| MadisonCity | 6.3 mi | 83.6 |
| WaunakeeVillage | 6.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Maple BluffVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Cross PlainsVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| VeronaCity | 8.3 mi | 8.3 |
| FitchburgCity | 8.9 mi | 35.2 |
| MononaCity | 9.1 mi | 3.3 |
| DaneVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| DeForestVillage | 11 mi | 9.4 |
| Black EarthVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| McFarlandVillage | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Mount HorebVillage | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| OregonVillage | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| Sun PrairieCity | 14 mi | 13.1 |
| WindsorVillage | 14 mi | 27.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Middleton, WI in?
- Middleton is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Middleton, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Middleton include 53562.
- What is the population of Middleton, WI?
- About 22,301 people live in Middleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Middleton?
- Nearby places include Shorewood Hills (3.5 mi), Madison (6.3 mi), Waunakee (6.3 mi), Maple Bluff (6.7 mi), Cross Plains (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023