Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin
Fitchburg is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, with 29,609 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Oregon, 4.6 miles SE.
- 29,609residents (2020 Census)
- 35.2 sq miland area · 91.2 km²
- 841 / sq mipopulation density
- 53711main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Fitchburg
Fitchburg is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 29,609 at the 2020 census. The Wisconsin Department of Administration estimates the population has grown to 37,220 as of January 1, 2026.[1]
It is a suburb south of Madison and is part of the Madison metropolitan area. Fitchburg consists of a mix of suburban neighborhoods closer to the border with Madison, commercial and industrial properties, and rural properties in the south. The city is known for its blend of urban convenience and protected farmland, with parks, bike trails, and a growing business community.
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Living in Fitchburg
- Median household income
- $86,516
- Median home value
- $417,200
- Median rent
- $1,373/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Fitchburg had 29,609 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,609 |
|---|---|
| Density | 841 per sq mi (325 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fitchburg at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Dane County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,609 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.21 sq mi (91.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km²) |
| Coordinates | 42.9858° N, 89.4253° W |
| ZIP codes | 53711, 53575, 53713 |
| Official website | city.fitchburg.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5525950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fitchburg
- Oregon4.6 mi SE
- Verona5.8 mi W
- Shorewood Hills6.5 mi N
- Monona6.6 mi NE
- Madison7.1 mi N
- McFarland7.5 mi E
- Middleton9.3 mi NW
- Maple Bluff9.5 mi N
- Brooklyn9.7 mi S
- Belleville10.2 mi SW
- Stoughton11.1 mi E
- Cottage Grove13.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fitchburg
What county is Fitchburg in?
Fitchburg is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Fitchburg, WI?
29,609 people lived in Fitchburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fitchburg, WI?
The main ZIP code is 53711. Other ZIP codes: 53575, 53713.
What towns are near Fitchburg?
Oregon (4.6 mi), Verona (5.8 mi), Shorewood Hills (6.5 mi), Monona (6.6 mi), Madison (7.1 mi).
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