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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53705

Dane County · Madison, WI

Typical home value

$567,004[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.3%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+99.6%
vs metro
+31.7%
vs state
+85.8%
ZIP 53705 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53705 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53705 is worth $567,004 — 31.7% above the Madison, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,220 a month — a 4.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,220[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,738[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
25,017[3]
Median household income
$88,549[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
8
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
1
  • Hamilton Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Madison Metropolitan School District

    768 students

  • Stephens Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Madison Metropolitan School District

    482 students

  • Van Hise Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Madison Metropolitan School District

    421 students

  • Muir Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Madison Metropolitan School District

    418 students

  • Shorewood Hills Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Madison Metropolitan School District

    382 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 yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$26,637

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$2,867
Loan principal$453,603
Down payment$113,401
Total interest paid$578,545

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 ratio1.87
Monthly cost to own$4,152
Monthly rent$2,220

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
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
70th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53705?
The typical home in 53705 is worth $567,004, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53705?
Home values in 53705 are up 4.3% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53705?
A typical home in 53705 rents for about $2,220 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 53705?
The effective property tax rate in 53705 is 1.7% — roughly $9,738 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53705?
ZIP code 53705 has a population of 25,017 and a median household income of $88,549.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Cross Plains, WI

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

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

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

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

    Typical home
    $514,564
    Gross yield
  • Fitchburg, WI

    Typical home
    $513,232
    Gross yield
    4.0%

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