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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53520

Rock County · Janesville-Beloit, WI

Typical home value

$314,147[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.1%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+10.6%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+2.9%
ZIP 53520 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53520 in WI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 53520 is worth $314,147. Over the past year, values have risen 6.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,931[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Rock County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
6,687[3]
Median household income
$75,205[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Rock County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+65[5]
Moved in
3,589
Moved out
3,524

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Ronald R Albrecht Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Brodhead School District

    478 students

  • Brodhead High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Brodhead School District

    322 students

  • Brodhead Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Brodhead School District

    217 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,588
Loan principal$251,318
Down payment$62,829
Total interest paid$320,542

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,178
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
22nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
9th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53520?
The typical home in 53520 is worth $314,147, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53520?
Home values in 53520 are up 6.1% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 53520?
The effective property tax rate in 53520 is 1.3% — roughly $3,931 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53520?
ZIP code 53520 has a population of 6,687 and a median household income of $75,205.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Clinton, WI

    Typical home
    $318,300
    Gross yield
  • Janesville, WI

    Typical home
    $320,693
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Orfordville, WI

    Typical home
    $306,308
    Gross yield
  • Janesville, WI

    Typical home
    $281,467
    Gross yield
  • Janesville, WI

    Typical home
    $281,037
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Edgerton, WI

    Typical home
    $348,881
    Gross yield

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