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Waunakee, WI
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53597.
Population
15,687
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,120
ZIP codes
1
Waunakee and its ZIP codes
Waunakee at a glance
- Waunakee is about 19 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 59th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $125,220, 62% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $515,900 (94% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,324 a month.
Local data for Waunakee, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waunakee, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$125,220
Poverty rate
2.8%
Median home value
$515,900
Median rent
$1,324/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
63.8%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,834), Irish Americans (2,383), Norwegian Americans (1,298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dane County. PPP loans are for Waunakee.
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
$51.94B
FY 2026, $92,504 per person
PPP loans
$54.58M
675 loans, 6,344 jobs reported
How people get to work
Waunakee, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home24.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waunakee, 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° / 12°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waunakee, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Waunakee
1 in or overlapping Waunakee. Population shown
Cities near Waunakee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DaneVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Maple BluffVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| DeForestVillage | 5.7 mi | 9.4 |
| MiddletonCity | 6.3 mi | 9.4 |
| MadisonCity | 7.2 mi | 83.6 |
| Shorewood HillsVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WindsorVillage | 8.4 mi | 27.5 |
| MononaCity | 9.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Sun PrairieCity | 9.7 mi | 13.1 |
| LodiCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| Cross PlainsVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Cottage GroveVillage | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| FitchburgCity | 13 mi | 35.2 |
| McFarlandVillage | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| VeronaCity | 14 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waunakee, WI in?
- Waunakee is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Waunakee, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waunakee include 53597.
- What is the population of Waunakee, WI?
- About 15,687 people live in Waunakee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waunakee?
- Nearby places include Dane (5.5 mi), Maple Bluff (5.6 mi), DeForest (5.7 mi), Middleton (6.3 mi), Madison (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023