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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53544

Iowa County · Madison, WI

Typical home value

$398,819[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.5%
5-year / yr
+10.2%
10-year / yr
+7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+40.4%
vs metro
-7.4%
vs state
+30.7%
ZIP 53544 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53544 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53544 is worth $398,819 — 7.4% below the Madison, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.5%. 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
$5,045[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
826[3]
Median household income
$100,625[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
0[5]
Moved in
582
Moved out
582

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Pecatonica Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pecatonica Area School District

    179 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$2,017
Loan principal$319,056
Down payment$79,764
Total interest paid$406,938

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$2,768
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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
17th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53544?
The typical home in 53544 is worth $398,819, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53544?
Home values in 53544 are up 10.5% over the past year, and up 10.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 53544?
The effective property tax rate in 53544 is 1.3% — roughly $5,045 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53544?
ZIP code 53544 has a population of 826 and a median household income of $100,625.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lake Wisconsin CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $406,460
    Gross yield
  • Marshall, WI

    Typical home
    $415,721
    Gross yield
  • Madison, WI

    Typical home
    $381,788
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Madison, WI

    Typical home
    $417,152
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Madison, WI

    Typical home
    $379,647
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Arlington, WI

    Typical home
    $375,472
    Gross yield

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