The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53955 sells for about $389,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +34.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $912 a month.
ZIP 53955 — Poynette
The housing market in 53955 is showing strong price appreciation, with a 34.1% year-over-year increase in median home prices. Low inventory levels and steady demand from commuters working in the Madison area are driving these trends. The market remains competitive for buyers, though sales volume remains modest.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters who prioritize a quieter, small-town lifestyle while maintaining access to the employment and cultural amenities of the Madison metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 34.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.6% · poverty 5.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53955, Columbia 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.
The area is served by the Poynette School District, which provides local public education for the village and surrounding rural areas.
The area is experiencing moderate residential growth as a bedroom community for the Madison metropolitan region, with ongoing development in the village of Poynette.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Columbia County and the village of Poynette, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Poynette serves as a commuter-friendly location for the Madison employment core, typically requiring a 30-40 minute drive via US-51 or I-39/90/94.
The area features access to local parks, proximity to the Wisconsin River, and outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing and boating on nearby lakes.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory, with demand driven by local workers and commuters seeking more affordable housing options than those found in central Madison.
The local economy is primarily supported by small businesses, agriculture, and the broader Madison-area labor market, which includes major sectors like healthcare, education, and government.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with major access provided by US-51 and proximity to the I-39/90/94 interstate corridor.
Development is focused on residential expansion within the village of Poynette to accommodate regional population growth.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and school district taxes, with potential special assessments for utility and infrastructure maintenance.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode profiles for ZCTA 53955.
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.
- Prairie Athletic Club4.517.7 mi
- The Lone Girl Brewing Company4.416.5 mi
- Fitz's On The Lake4.210.9 mi
- Angell Park Speedway4.619 mi
- Hooker's Resort4.35 mi
- Gem City Saloon & Eatery4.718.3 mi
- Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area4.812.9 mi
- Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area4.912.3 mi
- Pink Elephant4.512 mi
- Portage Theater4.79 mi
- MacKenzie Center4.71.9 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.819.1 mi
- Columbus Antique Mall4.619.5 mi
- Circus World4.618.1 mi
- Explore Children's Museum4.718.4 mi
- Baraboo Children's Museum4.717.4 mi
- Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area4.812.9 mi
- Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area4.912.3 mi
- Indian Trails Campground4.79.5 mi
- MacKenzie Center4.71.9 mi
- Fireman's Park4.512.5 mi
- SkipperBud's418.8 mi
- Capitol Boat Club4.819.1 mi
- Portage Golf Club4.28.6 mi
- Saddle Ridge Golf Course4.18.8 mi
- Pick 'n Save3.612.9 mi
- Northridge Plaza4.110.8 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.519.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.