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Dodgeville, WI — ZIP 53533

Population: 7,283 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 53533 (Dodgeville, WI) is $336,026 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,901 after a median 62 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$336,026

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$336,026
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
5-year appreciation
+36.8%
10-year appreciation
+102.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$336,026
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,901
Median list price
$282,114
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
+20.4%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$830/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$836/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,093/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,827/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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
Dodgeville Elementary, Dodgeville Middle, Dodgeville High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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
47.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.0 in
Annual snowfall
42.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,686
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,461

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Southwind Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (43 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
UPLAND HILLS HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
44.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,218
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
67.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,488
Average weekly wage
$1,120
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
69

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53533State medianUS median
Typical home value$336,026$310,155$285,053
Median sale price$335,901$324,905$319,906
Median days on market62 days51 days48 days
Median annual property tax$4,218$2,994$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 53533?
$336,026.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53533?
$335,901.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53533?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53533?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,093/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53533?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, landslide.
Is ZIP 53533 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 53533. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53533?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53533?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53533?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53533?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 53533 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53533?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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