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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53818

Grant County

Typical home value

$259,317[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.4%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-8.7%
vs metro
vs state
-15.0%
ZIP 53818 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53818 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53818 is worth $259,317. Over the past year, values have risen 6.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,000 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,000[2]
Gross yield
4.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,399[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Grant County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
16,024[3]
Median household income
$55,567[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-83[5]
Moved in
1,069
Moved out
1,152

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Platteville High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Platteville School District

    482 students

  • Westview Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–4 · Platteville School District

    436 students

  • Platteville Middle

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Platteville School District

    424 students

  • Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Platteville School District

    202 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 yield4.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$12,000

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$1,311
Loan principal$207,454
Down payment$51,863
Total interest paid$264,596

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 ratio1.81
Monthly cost to own$1,810
Monthly rent$1,000

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53818?
The typical home in 53818 is worth $259,317, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53818?
Home values in 53818 are up 6.4% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 53818?
A typical home in 53818 rents for about $1,000 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 53818?
The effective property tax rate in 53818 is 1.3% — roughly $3,399 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53818?
ZIP code 53818 has a population of 16,024 and a median household income of $55,567.

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