How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53532?

The typical home in 53532 is worth $476,646, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 53532?

Home values in 53532 are up 2.7% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 53532?

A typical home in 53532 rents for about $1,593 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.

What is the property tax rate in 53532?

The effective property tax rate in 53532 is 1.5% — roughly $7,251 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 53532 has a population of 16,514 and a median household income of $110,022.

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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53532

Dane County · Madison, WI

Typical home value

$476,646^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +2.7%
5-year / yr: +6.1%
10-year / yr: +6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +67.8%
vs metro: +10.7%
vs state: +56.2%

Price history

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

The typical home in 53532 is worth $476,646 — 10.7% above the Madison, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,593 a month — a 4.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,593^[2]
Gross yield: 4.0%^[2]
Cap rate: 2.4%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.5%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $7,251^[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population: 16,514^[3]
Median household income: $110,022^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: +1,189^[5]
Moved in: 16,646
Moved out: 15,457

Schools

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

Public schools: 6
Elementary: 2
Middle: 2
High: 1

De Forest High
High · Grades 9–12 · De Forest Area School District
1,118 students
Harvest Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 4–6 · De Forest Area School District
950 students
De Forest Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8 · De Forest Area School District
568 students
Eagle Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · De Forest Area School District
363 students
Yahara Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–3 · De Forest Area School District
347 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield4.0%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%

Annual rent$19,115

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$2,410

Loan principal$381,317

Down payment$95,329

Total interest paid$486,348

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio2.14

Monthly cost to own$3,411

Monthly rent$1,593

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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: 37th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 20th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 69th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

9th for fastest-growing in WIView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53532?: The typical home in 53532 is worth $476,646, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53532?: Home values in 53532 are up 2.7% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53532?: A typical home in 53532 rents for about $1,593 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 53532?: The effective property tax rate in 53532 is 1.5% — roughly $7,251 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53532?: ZIP code 53532 has a population of 16,514 and a median household income of $110,022.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

53555 vs 53532 →
Lake Wisconsin CDP, WI
Typical home
$475,124
Gross yield
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53527 vs 53532 →
Cottage Grove, WI
Typical home
$481,236
Gross yield
4.5%
53572
Mount Horeb, WI
Typical home
$481,327
Gross yield
4.9%
53558
McFarland, WI
Typical home
$492,405
Gross yield
6.3%
53521
Brooklyn, WI
Typical home
$493,658
Gross yield
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53590
Sun Prairie, WI
Typical home
$454,767
Gross yield
4.2%

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