ZIP code 53561: Merrimac, WI
53561 is a ZIP code in Merrimac, Wisconsin, mainly in Sauk County, part of the Baraboo, WI micro area. About 1,872 people live here.
- Population
- 1,872
- Median household income
- $91,103
- Typical home value
- $507,000+4.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,061gross, per month
- Median age
- 47.3
- Homeowners
- 89.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 53561 details
| City | Merrimac |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk County (also partly Columbia County) |
| Metro area | Baraboo, WI |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi, plus 3.3 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 51 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 29.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.39941, -89.65169 |
Median rent in 53561 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,000/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,125/mo |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,667/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 53561
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53555 | Lodi, WI | 7.3 mi | 8,933 |
| 53913 | Baraboo, WI | 7.5 mi | 21,704 |
| 53578 | Prairie Du Sac, WI | 8.5 mi | 6,503 |
| 53951 | North Freedom, WI | 11.3 mi | 2,452 |
| 53529 | Dane, WI | 12.4 mi | 2,611 |
| 53955 | Poynette, WI | 12.7 mi | 6,125 |
| 53583 | Sauk City, WI | 13.1 mi | 5,816 |
| 53901 | Portage, WI | 14.0 mi | 14,291 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 53561?
A typical home in ZIP code 53561 is worth about $507,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $91,103 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Wisconsin average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 53561
What city is ZIP code 53561?
ZIP code 53561 is in Merrimac, WI, in Sauk County.
What county is ZIP code 53561 in?
53561 is mainly in Sauk County, Wisconsin, and partly in Columbia County.
What is the population of ZIP code 53561?
About 1,872 people live in ZIP code 53561, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 53561 in?
53561 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.