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ZIP 53548

Population: 19,916 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 53548 is $288,934 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,090/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$288,934

Typical home value

+6.4%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$288,934
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+21.6%
5-year appreciation
+39.9%
10-year appreciation
+117.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$288,934

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,000
Median list price
$269,900
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,090/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$976/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$998/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,621/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
Franklin Middle, Madison Elementary, Parker High, Washington Elementary, Wilson Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
30
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Janesville Ash Beds (2.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
909
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,922
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,391

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
71
Nearest airport
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, UW HEALTH, SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
53.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,853
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53548State medianUS median
Typical home value$288,934—$288,527
Median sale price$285,000—$325,000
Median days on market41 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,090/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,853—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 53548?
$288,934.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53548?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53548?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53548?
Typical rent: $1,090/month.
Is ZIP 53548 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 53548. 30 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53548?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Janesville Ash Beds, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 53548?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 53548 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53548?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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