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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53555

Columbia County · Madison, WI

Typical home value

$475,124[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+67.3%
vs metro
+10.3%
vs state
+55.7%
ZIP 53555 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53555 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53555 is worth $475,124 — 10.3% above the Madison, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#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
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,450[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Columbia 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 Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
8,933[3]
Median household income
$119,305[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-96[5]
Moved in
1,781
Moved out
1,877

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Lodi High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lodi School District

    451 students

  • Lodi Primary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Lodi School District

    396 students

  • Lodi Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lodi School District

    326 students

  • Lodi Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Lodi School District

    239 students

  • Ouisconsing School of Collaboration

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Lodi School District

    75 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$2,402
Loan principal$380,099
Down payment$95,025
Total interest paid$484,796

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$3,337
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
27th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
38th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53555?
The typical home in 53555 is worth $475,124, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53555?
Home values in 53555 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 53555?
The effective property tax rate in 53555 is 1.4% — roughly $6,450 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53555?
ZIP code 53555 has a population of 8,933 and a median household income of $119,305.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Windsor, WI

    Typical home
    $476,646
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Cottage Grove, WI

    Typical home
    $481,236
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Mount Horeb, WI

    Typical home
    $481,327
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • McFarland, WI

    Typical home
    $492,405
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Brooklyn, WI

    Typical home
    $493,658
    Gross yield
  • Sun Prairie, WI

    Typical home
    $454,767
    Gross yield
    4.2%

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