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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53703

Dane County · Madison, WI

Typical home value

$439,454[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-7.7%
5-year / yr
+0.3%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+54.7%
vs metro
+2.0%
vs state
+44.0%
ZIP 53703 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53703 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53703 is worth $439,454 — 2.0% above the Madison, WI median. Over the past year, values have fallen 7.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,853 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,853[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,905[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
37,659[3]
Median household income
$47,847[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
7
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
1
  • 4K PK Off Site

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Madison Metropolitan School District

    594 students

  • O'Keeffe Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Madison Metropolitan School District

    439 students

  • Lapham Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Madison Metropolitan School District

    211 students

  • Marquette Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Madison Metropolitan School District

    159 students

  • Innovative High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Madison Metropolitan School District

    139 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 yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$22,235

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$2,222
Loan principal$351,563
Down payment$87,891
Total interest paid$448,400

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 ratio1.75
Monthly cost to own$3,248
Monthly rent$1,853

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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
90th percentile[2]
Property tax
98th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53703?
The typical home in 53703 is worth $439,454, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53703?
Home values in 53703 are down 7.7% over the past year, and up 0.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53703?
A typical home in 53703 rents for about $1,853 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 53703?
The effective property tax rate in 53703 is 1.8% — roughly $7,905 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53703?
ZIP code 53703 has a population of 37,659 and a median household income of $47,847.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Madison, WI

    Typical home
    $439,801
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Black Earth, WI

    Typical home
    $434,526
    Gross yield
  • Belleville, WI

    Typical home
    $434,148
    Gross yield
  • Stoughton, WI

    Typical home
    $432,994
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Madison, WI

    Typical home
    $430,655
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • New Glarus, WI

    Typical home
    $448,684
    Gross yield

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