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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53821

Crawford County

Typical home value

$214,773[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.5%
5-year / yr
+8.7%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-24.4%
vs metro
vs state
-29.6%
ZIP 53821 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53821 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 53821 is worth $214,773. Over the past year, values have risen 10.5%. 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
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,209[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Crawford 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 Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
7,780[3]
Median household income
$60,647[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-70[5]
Moved in
354
Moved out
424

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Prairie du Chien High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Prairie du Chien Area School District

    296 students

  • BA Kennedy School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Prairie du Chien Area School District

    243 students

  • Bluff View Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Prairie du Chien Area School District

    206 students

  • Bluff View Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Prairie du Chien Area School District

    184 students

  • Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education

    Other · Grades K–12 · Prairie du Chien Area School District

    42 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,086
Loan principal$171,818
Down payment$42,955
Total interest paid$219,145

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,532
Monthly rent

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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53821?
The typical home in 53821 is worth $214,773, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53821?
Home values in 53821 are up 10.5% over the past year, and up 8.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 53821?
The effective property tax rate in 53821 is 1.5% — roughly $3,209 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53821?
ZIP code 53821 has a population of 7,780 and a median household income of $60,647.

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