The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53555 sells for about $388,500, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are up +6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,352 a month.
ZIP 53555 — Lodi
The housing market in 53555 shows steady growth with a median sale price of $388,500, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase. Low inventory and consistent demand from commuters are driving competitive conditions, though the pace of sales remains balanced. Market participants remain cautiously optimistic as the area continues to benefit from its proximity to the Madison metro economy.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban affordability and access to the Madison employment core.
Median prices moved up 6.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.1% — 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 8.1%/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 6.2%/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 53555, Jefferson 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.
Schools serving the area are generally rated as average to above-average within the regional context.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe storms and potential for localized flooding near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Madison metropolitan employment core and local manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels with standard exemptions for primary residences; special districts for schools and utilities apply.
Residents primarily commute by car toward the Madison employment hub, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area features access to local parks, regional trail systems, and proximity to lakes for seasonal outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers and students, with limited vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural services, with significant employment ties to the broader Madison metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on highway corridors connecting the area to Madison and Milwaukee.
Development is focused on modest residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market value trends.
Parcels are subject to school district, county, and municipal tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events.
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.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.217.9 mi
- Prairie Athletic Club4.519.1 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.417.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.917.8 mi
- Thrill Factory Entertainment4.518.4 mi
- Camp Randall Stadium4.718.3 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.819.1 mi
- Kohl Center4.718.7 mi
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center4.619 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.818.6 mi
- Devil's Lake State Park4.811.6 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.87.2 mi
- Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area4.87.8 mi
- Dr. Evermor's Sculpture Park4.810.8 mi
- Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch4.82.4 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.818.7 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.818.6 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.618.9 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.87.2 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.718.5 mi
- Devil's Lake State Park4.811.6 mi
- Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area4.87.8 mi
- Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area4.92.9 mi
- Indian Lake County Park4.88.6 mi
- Ripp Park4.69.7 mi
- Wingra Boats4.919 mi
- SkipperBud's413.6 mi
- Capitol Boat Club4.813.7 mi
- PinSocial Deforest411.7 mi
- Lake Wisconsin Country Club4.37.5 mi
- The Meadows of Six Mile Creek4.39.2 mi
- Baraboo Country Club4.412.8 mi
- Ski-Hi Fruit Farm4.612.4 mi
- Pick 'n Save3.612.3 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.516.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive green space and recreational trails.
Serves as a central natural feature for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.