The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53506 sells for about $171,500, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 53506
The housing market in 53506 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Sales volume is constrained by the rural nature of the area, and the market is currently driven by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and individuals employed in local agricultural or regional service sectors.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 14.0% — 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 4.5%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53506, Iowa 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 Riverdale School District, which provides rural public education options for the community.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal flooding near the Wisconsin River and severe thunderstorm activity.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local agriculture and small-scale commerce, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Iowa County, with rates determined by local municipal and school district levies.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to larger employment hubs like Madison exceeding 60 minutes.
The area features proximity to the Wisconsin River for outdoor activities and local community parks within Avoca.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily consisting of single-family homes.
The local economy is heavily influenced by agricultural production and small-town service businesses.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit infrastructure available.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Iowa County assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level administrative levies.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable but reflect regional risks associated with wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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.
- American Players Theatre4.911.3 mi
- Wisconsin Riverside Resort, Inc.4.49.4 mi
- Pleasant Ridge Bar & Grill4.711.1 mi
- Trader's Bar and Grill Island Campground4.512.2 mi
- The Phoenix Center4.415.2 mi
- The House on the Rock4.66.8 mi
- Governor Dodge State Park4.710.9 mi
- Taliesin4.89.7 mi
- Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center4.710.2 mi
- Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area4.78 mi
- Taliesin4.89.7 mi
- Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center4.710.2 mi
- Hyde's Mill4.715 mi
- Pendarvis | A Wisconsin Historical Site4.519.3 mi
- Governor Dodge State Park4.710.9 mi
- Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area4.78 mi
- Tower Hill State Park4.410.8 mi
- Spring Green Preserve4.711.1 mi
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway4.76.1 mi
- The House on the Rock Resort4.110.9 mi
- Oakwood Fruit Farm4.811.8 mi
- Peck's Farm Market4.16.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A significant protected area featuring diverse prairie ecosystems and hiking opportunities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).