ZIP code 53540
Where is ZIP code 53540?
Gotham, Wisconsin
Richland County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 53540 belongs to Gotham, Wisconsin in Richland County. 53540 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Gotham post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 608. About 112 people live in the 53540 area, where the median household income is $61,458. The closest ZIP codes are 53556 (Lone Rock, 2.8 mi east), 53584 (Sextonville, 3.9 mi north) and 53506 (Avoca, 4.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 53540 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gotham |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Richland County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 608 |
| Coordinates | 43.2233, -90.2915 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 535 |
Population and income in 53540
| Population | 112 · lower than 97% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,474 · higher than 90% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.8 years · lower than 96% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $61,458 · lower than 83% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,573 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.3% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $127,500 · lower than 97% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 47 |
| Households | 47 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 57% / 43% |
| Land area | 0.08 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 53540. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 53540
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53556 | Lone Rock, WI | 2.8 mi E | Standard |
| 53584 | Sextonville, WI | 3.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 53506 | Avoca, WI | 4.6 mi S | Standard |
| 53573 | Muscoda, WI | 8.4 mi W | Standard |
| 53588 | Spring Green, WI | 11.5 mi E | Standard |
| 53581 | Richland Center, WI | 12.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 53543 | Highland, WI | 12.4 mi S | Standard |
| 53937 | Hillpoint, WI | 12.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 53577 | Plain, WI | 12.8 mi E | Standard |
| 53518 | Blue River, WI | 14.9 mi W | Standard |
| 53535 | Edmund, WI | 17.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 53526 | Cobb, WI | 17.9 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 53540 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 53540
PO BOX 123
GOTHAM WI 53540
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (53540-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 53540?
- 53540 is a Gotham, Wisconsin ZIP code.
- What county is 53540 in?
- ZIP code 53540 is in Richland County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 53540 in?
- 53540 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 53540?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 53540 use area code 608.
- What is the population of ZIP code 53540?
- About 112 people live in ZIP code 53540, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 53540?
- The median household income in 53540 is $61,458 a year, lower than 83% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- Can I use 53540 for a street address?
- No. 53540 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Gotham use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53540?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 53540 are 53556 (Lone Rock, 2.8 miles), 53584 (Sextonville, 3.9 miles), 53506 (Avoca, 4.6 miles) and 53573 (Muscoda, 8.4 miles).