The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53511 sells for about $239,950, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,057 a month.
ZIP 53511 — Beloit
The 53511 housing market shows steady demand with a median listing price of $239,950 and a healthy supply of inventory. While price growth has moderated compared to previous years, the market remains active for family buyers and local workforce participants. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are based on current portal data, while some historical tax data is estimated based on local trends.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and workforce commuters seeking affordable housing options with access to regional employment centers and established community amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 12.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53511, Rock County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Beloit are generally higher than the Wisconsin state average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue. Local law enforcement continues to focus on community-based policing initiatives to address these trends.
The area is served by the School District of Beloit and the Turner School District, with performance ratings varying significantly across individual elementary and high schools.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Rock River, with standard property insurance coverage generally available.
Economic momentum is driven by manufacturing and logistics sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown riverfront and attract small-to-medium enterprise investment.
Property taxes are levied by Rock County, the City of Beloit, and the respective school districts, with rates determined by annual assessments and local millage requirements.
Residents primarily commute via I-39/90 and I-43, providing access to the Janesville-Beloit employment corridor and regional hubs like Madison and Rockford.
The area features extensive parkland including Riverside Park along the Rock River, numerous walking trails, and proximity to local golf courses and community shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from the local workforce, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family rental options.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, with major employers including Fairbanks Morse Defense and various regional distribution centers.
The area is served by a network of state highways and is positioned at the intersection of major interstate corridors, facilitating regional transit.
Development pipeline includes ongoing infrastructure upgrades and small-scale residential infill projects throughout the city.
The Rock County Assessor's office conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and local municipal levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Volcano Falls Adventure Park4.415.1 mi
- Ninja Kidz Action Park (Previously Flow)4.818.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.818.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.218.1 mi
- West Rock Wake Park4.718.9 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.716.5 mi
- BMO Center4.517.8 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.517.6 mi
- Coronado Theatre4.817.5 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.813.8 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.612.8 mi
- Classic Cinemas Beloit XQ4.74.7 mi
- Rotary Botanical Gardens4.810.5 mi
- AMC Machesney Park 144.211.4 mi
- Historic Attractions4.95.5 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.817.3 mi
- Historic Attractions4.95.5 mi
- Burpee Museum of Natural History4.717.3 mi
- Midway Village Museum4.717.7 mi
- Milton House Museum4.718.6 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.612.8 mi
- Rotary Botanical Gardens4.810.5 mi
- Palmer Park4.711.1 mi
- Traxler Park4.511.5 mi
- Big Hill Park4.82.5 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.517.6 mi
- Glen Erin Golf Club4.65.8 mi
- CeCelia's Golf Course4.613 mi
- Ledges Golf Course4.47.7 mi
- Blackhawk Golf Course4.410.8 mi
- Bass Creek Golf Club4.611.7 mi
- Meijer4.311.5 mi
- Skelly's Farm Market4.77.8 mi
- Schnucks Roscoe4.37.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.211.5 mi
- Kohl's4.211.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major riverfront park featuring trails, picnic areas, and community events.
A premier private golf facility serving the local area.
Historic district with local boutiques, restaurants, and a popular farmers market.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.