McFarland
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

McFarland is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, with 8,991 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monona, 3.4 miles NW.
- 8,991residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 1,852 / sq mipopulation density
- 53558ZIP code
About McFarland
McFarland is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, situated on Lake Waubesa. The population was 8,991 at the 2020 census, and the village's population surpassed 10,000 following a 2026 annexation. A suburb of Madison, it is part of the Madison metropolitan area, with U.S. Route 51 serving as the primary artery to Madison and Stoughton. The postal code is 53558.
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Living in McFarland
- Median household income
- $97,500
- Median home value
- $390,100
- Median rent
- $1,458/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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McFarland had 8,991 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,991 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,852 per sq mi (715 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McFarland at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Dane County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 8,991 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.85 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0210° N, 89.2842° W |
| ZIP code | 53558 |
| Official website | mcfarland.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5546850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McFarland
- Monona3.4 mi NW
- Cottage Grove6.3 mi NE
- Stoughton7.4 mi SE
- Fitchburg7.5 mi W
- Maple Bluff8.0 mi NW
- Oregon8.5 mi SW
- Madison8.7 mi NW
- Shorewood Hills9.1 mi NW
- Deerfield10.7 mi E
- Sun Prairie11.5 mi N
- Middleton12.7 mi NW
- Brooklyn12.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about McFarland
What county is McFarland in?
McFarland is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of McFarland, WI?
8,991 people lived in McFarland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McFarland, WI?
The ZIP code of McFarland is 53558.
What is the elevation of McFarland?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McFarland?
Monona (3.4 mi), Cottage Grove (6.3 mi), Stoughton (7.4 mi), Fitchburg (7.5 mi), Maple Bluff (8.0 mi).
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