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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53558

Dane County · Madison, WI

Typical home value

$492,405[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+73.3%
vs metro
+14.3%
vs state
+61.4%
ZIP 53558 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53558 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53558 is worth $492,405 — 14.3% above the Madison, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,575 a month — a 6.3% 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
$2,575[2]
Gross yield
6.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,474[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
13,164[3]
Median household income
$107,609[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
9
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
4
  • Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)

    High · Grades 9–12 · McFarland School District

    1,423 students

  • Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · McFarland School District

    1,336 students

  • McFarland High

    High · Grades 9–12 · McFarland School District

    740 students

  • Indian Mound Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · McFarland School District

    545 students

  • Waubesa Intermediate

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · McFarland School District

    512 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 yield6.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$30,900

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$2,490
Loan principal$393,924
Down payment$98,481
Total interest paid$502,428

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 ratio1.37
Monthly cost to own$3,524
Monthly rent$2,575

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
6th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53558?
The typical home in 53558 is worth $492,405, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53558?
Home values in 53558 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53558?
A typical home in 53558 rents for about $2,575 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 53558?
The effective property tax rate in 53558 is 1.5% — roughly $7,474 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53558?
ZIP code 53558 has a population of 13,164 and a median household income of $107,609.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Brooklyn, WI

    Typical home
    $493,658
    Gross yield
  • Windsor, WI

    Typical home
    $500,005
    Gross yield
  • Fitchburg, WI

    Typical home
    $501,488
    Gross yield
  • Mount Horeb, WI

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

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

    Typical home
    $507,677
    Gross yield

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