The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53533 sells for about $255,200, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 53533 — Dodgeville
The housing market in 53533 remains stable with low inventory and moderate price growth. Demand is driven by local employment and the area's appeal as a quiet, affordable alternative to the Madison metro core. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are based on local market observations.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and a manageable commute to the Madison metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% 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 3.2% · poverty 8.5% — 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 2.9%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53533, Iowa County WI
Crime rates in the Dodgeville area are generally low, consistent with rural Wisconsin trends and significantly below national urban averages.
The area is served by the Dodgeville School District, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and community engagement.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risk primarily localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, healthcare, and small-scale manufacturing, with steady but modest development activity in the city center.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and county-wide budget requirements.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via US-18/151 toward Madison for employment opportunities.
The area features access to Governor Dodge State Park, local community parks, and various trails, providing significant outdoor recreation opportunities within a short drive.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and families, with minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by public sector employment, healthcare services, and regional retail, with a strong agricultural influence in the surrounding county.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-18/151 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential expansion and the maintenance of existing infrastructure within the city limits.
The Iowa County assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine annual tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to Dodgeville School District levies and local municipal taxes, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard risk assessments for rural Wisconsin.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 53533 profile.
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.
A large state park offering camping, hiking, and swimming lakes.
Historic district with local shops and restaurants.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 31.4% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $175,000 (31.4% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $175,000 (-31.4% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.