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Stoughton, WI
City in Dane County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53589.
Population
13,033
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,115
ZIP codes
1
Stoughton and its ZIP codes
Stoughton at a glance
- Stoughton is about 19 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 71st among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $79,551, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,500 (10% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,157 a month.
Local data for Stoughton, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stoughton, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,551
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$293,500
Median rent
$1,157/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
39.3%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,706), Norwegian Americans (2,646), Irish Americans (1,777).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dane County. PPP loans are for Stoughton.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
PPP loans
$41.2M
588 loans, 4,821 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stoughton, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stoughton, 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
83° / 10°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stoughton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Stoughton
1 in or overlapping Stoughton. Population shown
Cities near Stoughton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McFarlandVillage | 7 mi | 4.9 |
| OregonVillage | 8.3 mi | 4.6 |
| BrooklynVillage | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| EdgertonCity | 9.7 mi | 4.2 |
| RockdaleVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| EvansvilleCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| MononaCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| FitchburgCity | 11 mi | 35.2 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Cottage GroveVillage | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| CambridgeVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake RipleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| MadisonCity | 14 mi | 83.6 |
| Lake KoshkonongCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 14.1 |
| Maple BluffVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stoughton, WI in?
- Stoughton is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Stoughton, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stoughton include 53589.
- What is the population of Stoughton, WI?
- About 13,033 people live in Stoughton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stoughton?
- Nearby places include McFarland (7 mi), Oregon (8.3 mi), Brooklyn (9 mi), Fulton (9.5 mi), Edgerton (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023