Beloit, WI: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Beloit, WI is an incorporated city located in Rock County in the state of Wisconsin. Our data estimates 63,762 residents, places it at 42.523°N, 89.018°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Beloit, WI?

What is the population of Beloit, WI?

Beloit has an estimated population of 63,762. That makes it the 15th largest of the 773 places we list in Wisconsin, and the 2nd largest of 9 places in Rock County. The typical place in Wisconsin has about 986 residents, so Beloit is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Wisconsin with a similar population include Waukesha (72,299), Janesville (70,755), West Bend (69,504), Sheboygan (69,393), West Allis (59,890). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Beloit differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Beloit?

Beloit has about 2,129 people per square mile (822 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Wisconsin, it is denser than about 93% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Beloit use?

Beloit uses 2 ZIP codes: 53511, 53512. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 5 are assigned to the Upper Midwest and northern Plains (Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, the Dakotas and Wisconsin). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Beloit in?

Beloit is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is St. Joseph, MI, about 133 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Beloit located in Wisconsin?

Beloit lies in the southern part of Wisconsin, at 42.523° north latitude and 89.018° west longitude. The state capital, Madison, is about 43 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is South Beloit, IL, roughly 3 miles to the south, which shows how near Beloit is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Rockford, IL, 18 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Beloit, WI?

The closest listed place to Beloit is South Beloit, IL, 2.8 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Beloit in?

Beloit is in Rock County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 55105. The county contains 9 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Janesville (70,755), Edgerton (7,431), Evansville (6,152), Milton (5,627), Clinton (2,140). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Beloit from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Beloit is closest to Chicago, IL at about 83 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,685 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Beloit?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Beloit: Beloit, KS (3,625), Beloit, OH (924). When you search for Beloit, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Planning a move to Beloit?

If you are weighing Beloit, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.