The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53965 sells for about $317,000, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $956 a month.
ZIP 53965 — Lake Delton
The housing market in 53965 remains stable, driven by consistent demand from the tourism-heavy local economy. While inventory levels are sufficient, the market maintains a seller-leaning bias due to the unique nature of the resort-focused housing stock. Prices have shown modest year-over-year growth, reflecting a balanced but competitive environment.
This area is well-suited for investors interested in the tourism-driven rental market and families seeking a resort-style community with access to regional outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 4.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 11.8% — 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 7.5%/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 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53965
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 Wisconsin Dells School District, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe storms and potential flooding near the Wisconsin River.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the tourism and hospitality industry centered on the Wisconsin Dells resort area, with ongoing seasonal development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal levels, with rates determined by local school district and municipal budget requirements.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with access to I-90/94 providing regional connectivity toward Madison.
The area is a major tourist destination featuring numerous water parks, golf courses, and outdoor recreation along the Wisconsin River.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism and short-term rental demand, which creates pressure on year-round housing availability.
The economy is dominated by the tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors, supported by a high volume of seasonal visitors.
Regional transit is limited; the area relies on highway access via I-90/94 for logistics and visitor traffic.
Development is primarily focused on commercial hospitality projects and supporting infrastructure for the tourism industry.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and municipal utility assessments.
Insurance premiums are influenced by the high concentration of commercial resort properties and seasonal weather risks.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS 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.
- Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Wisconsin Dells4.47.4 mi
- Mt. Olympus - Indoor Water Park3.85.2 mi
- Trappers Turn Golf Club4.64.2 mi
- Woodside Wisconsin Dells Center Dome3.92.4 mi
- Bluegreen Vacations Odyssey Dells Resort4.35.3 mi
- Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells3.810.3 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Wisconsin Dells4.17.5 mi
- Mt. Olympus - Water & Theme Park Resort3.55.2 mi
- Noah's Ark Waterpark4.45.5 mi
- Mirror Lake State Park4.78.6 mi
- Circus World4.614.4 mi
- Top Secret (Attraction)3.54.6 mi
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not4.23.8 mi
- Mid-Continent Railway Museum4.716.3 mi
- Tommy Bartlett Exploratory4.56.2 mi
- Mt. Olympus - Water & Theme Park Resort3.55.2 mi
- Mirror Lake State Park4.78.6 mi
- Mt. Olympus - Indoor Water Park3.85.2 mi
- Timbavati Wildlife Park4.34.3 mi
- Wisconsin Deer Park4.64.5 mi
- Christmas Mountain Village4.27.6 mi
- Trappers Turn Golf Club4.64.2 mi
- Wild Rock Golf Club46.2 mi
- Golf Christmas Mountain Village4.27.6 mi
- Cold Water Canyon Golf Course4.12.3 mi
- Outlets at the Dells4.47.5 mi
- Kohl's4.27.3 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.27.4 mi
- Country Bumpkin Farm Market, LLC.4.67.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.37.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major natural landmark and recreational hub.
Large-scale water park and entertainment complex.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.