ZIP Code 53520 — Brodhead, WI
53520 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Brodhead, Wisconsin, in Rock County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 53520 at a glance
| ZIP code | 53520 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Brodhead |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Rock FIPS 55105 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 6,687 |
| Coordinates | 42.601330, -89.361230 |
How ZIP+4 works in 53520
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 53520. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 53520 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 53520.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 53576 | Orfordville, WI | 6.4 mi |
| 53550 | Juda, WI | 7.3 mi |
| 53537 | Footville, WI | 9.1 mi |
| 53502 | Albany, WI | 9.9 mi |
| 61019 | Davis, IL | 11.3 mi |
| 61024 | Durand, IL | 11.9 mi |
| 53536 | Evansville, WI | 12.1 mi |
| 53548 | Janesville, WI | 13.2 mi |
| 61079 | Shirland, IL | 13.2 mi |
| 53511 | Beloit, WI | 13.9 mi |
| 61070 | Rock City, IL | 14 mi |
| 53566 | Monroe, WI | 14.6 mi |
Questions about 53520
What is the ZIP+4 code for 53520?
53520 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 53520, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 53520?
53520 is assigned to Brodhead, Wisconsin, in Rock County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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