The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53507 sells for about $320,200, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 53507 — Barneveld
The housing market in 53507 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and commuters seeking a rural lifestyle, though the limited number of closed sales reflects a tight, low-turnover environment. No specific ZIP-level figures for active listings or price cuts were available from major portals, so these are omitted.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to the Madison metro area, prioritizing affordability and space over urban density.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.5% — 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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53507, 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.
Crime rates in the Barneveld area are generally low, consistent with rural Iowa County trends and significantly below national averages.
The area is served by the Barneveld School District, which is characterized by small class sizes and strong community engagement.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Madison metropolitan area, with local growth focused on residential expansion and small-scale agricultural support services.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Iowa County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal mill rates.
Commuting primarily involves personal vehicle travel via US Highway 18/151, providing a direct route to the Madison employment core.
The area features access to rural outdoor amenities, including nearby state trails and local parks, with limited commercial shopping options within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes and small multi-family units with low turnover.
The local economy is largely tied to the broader Madison regional labor market, with a mix of local agriculture, small business, and service-sector employment.
Public transit is not available; the area is entirely dependent on private vehicle transportation via the US-18/151 corridor.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and minor commercial expansion within the village limits.
Parcels are subject to the Barneveld School District and Iowa County tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-risk profile for major natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 53507 profiles.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.