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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53562

Dane County · Madison, WI

Typical home value

$625,242[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.4%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+120.1%
vs metro
+45.2%
vs state
+104.9%
ZIP 53562 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53562 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53562 is worth $625,242 — 45.2% above the Madison, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,671 a month — a 3.2% 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
$1,671[2]
Gross yield
3.2%[2]
Cap rate
1.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,359[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
29,790[3]
Median household income
$101,381[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
5
Middle
1
High
2
  • Middleton High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

    2,237 students

  • Kromrey Middle

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

    1,185 students

  • Pope Farm Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

    403 students

  • Sauk Trail Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

    393 students

  • Elm Lawn Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

    336 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 yield3.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.9%
Annual rent$20,048

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$3,162
Loan principal$500,194
Down payment$125,048
Total interest paid$637,969

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 ratio2.67
Monthly cost to own$4,464
Monthly rent$1,671

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
40th percentile[1]
Rental yield
5th percentile[2]
Property tax
65th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53562?
The typical home in 53562 is worth $625,242, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53562?
Home values in 53562 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53562?
A typical home in 53562 rents for about $1,671 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 53562?
The effective property tax rate in 53562 is 1.5% — roughly $9,359 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53562?
ZIP code 53562 has a population of 29,790 and a median household income of $101,381.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Verona, WI

    Typical home
    $600,161
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Waunakee, WI

    Typical home
    $599,510
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Madison, WI

    Typical home
    $567,004
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Cross Plains, WI

    Typical home
    $539,391
    Gross yield
  • Madison, WI

    Typical home
    $518,119
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Blue Mounds, WI

    Typical home
    $514,564
    Gross yield

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