The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53566 sells for about $245,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $868 a month.
ZIP 53566 — Monroe
The housing market in 53566 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by local employment stability, though higher interest rates have tempered transaction volume compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking a stable, small-town environment with lower costs of living compared to the nearby Madison metro area.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.8 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 3.6% · poverty 7.9% — 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 6.0%/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 5.0%/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 53566, Green 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 the Monroe area (53566) remain low relative to state and national averages, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
Schools serving the area are generally rated as average to above-average, with the Monroe School District providing the primary public education infrastructure.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural processing, with steady but modest infrastructure investment.
Property taxes are levied by Green County and the local municipality based on assessed value; there are no special MUD/PID districts commonly found in high-growth urban corridors.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to local employment hubs in Monroe or commuting toward the Madison metro area via state highways.
The area features access to local parks, the Badger State Trail for cycling and hiking, and proximity to community-focused recreational facilities in Monroe.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited new multi-family construction keeping supply tight.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, food processing, and healthcare services, with Monroe serving as a regional hub for Green County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with State Highways 11 and 69 serving as the primary corridors for regional access.
Development is focused on incremental residential infill and small-scale commercial expansion within the city of Monroe.
The Green County assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and periodic physical inspections.
Parcels are served by the Monroe School District and local municipal utility providers.
Property insurance markets are stable, though premiums reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Southern Wisconsin.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for ZCTA 53566.
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.
- Lena Brewing Company Taproom4.717.5 mi
- Sugar River Raceway4.813.2 mi
- Leisure Lanes4.50.5 mi
- Coach's Golf & Grill - Stagecoach Golf Course (est. 1928)4.616.5 mi
- Bennett's Junction House4.53.5 mi
- Hawk's Mill Winery4.85.2 mi
- Twining Park4.61.6 mi
- The Toy Train Barn Museum4.99.8 mi
- Goetz Historic Sky-Vu Drive-In4.11.3 mi
- Leisure Lanes4.50.5 mi
- The Toy Train Barn Museum4.99.8 mi
- Kelch Aviation Museum514.5 mi
- Turner Hall of Monroe4.61.4 mi
- Swiss Historical Village Museum4.715.5 mi
- Art & Soul Tattoo And Gallery4.815.7 mi
- Twining Park4.61.6 mi
- Paradise Cove4.89.5 mi
- Recreation Park and Pool4.61.6 mi
- Lincoln Park4.51.2 mi
- Monroe Golf Club4.71.6 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.31.1 mi
- Pick 'n Save4.20.9 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 regional trail for hiking and biking.
A central community park with recreational facilities.
Features local shops and dining in the city center.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.