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Dodgeville, WI — ZIP 53533

Population: 7,283 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53533 (Dodgeville, WI) is $340,730 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,500 after a median 48 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 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$340,730

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$340,730
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+19.1%
5-year appreciation
+38.8%
10-year appreciation
+101.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$340,730
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$269,500
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-13.1%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/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)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
Schools include
Dodgeville Elementary, Dodgeville Middle, Dodgeville High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UPLAND HILLS HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
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
9,571
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

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

How it compares

ZIP 53533State medianUS median
Median home value$340,730$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$269,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market48 days49 days51 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 median home value in ZIP 53533?
$340,730.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53533?
$269,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53533?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53533?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/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?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
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, 2022-23).
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: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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