The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53516 sells for about $307,863, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $697 a month.
ZIP 53516 — Blanchardville
The housing market in ZIP 53516 remains stable with modest price growth and consistent demand from family buyers. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though the market is showing signs of balancing as days on market remain steady.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a quieter, small-town lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of Madison's major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 7.8% — 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 4.1%/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 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53516, Dane 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 local districts including Belleville School District, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused educational environments.
The area benefits from proximity to the Madison employment core, with steady residential development and a focus on maintaining a family-centric, small-town character.
Property taxes are assessed at the local municipal and county level in Wisconsin, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal budgets.
Residents typically commute by car to the Madison employment core, with travel times generally ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area features access to local parks, community trails, and proximity to regional lakes and golf courses, providing a mix of outdoor and suburban amenities.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand driven by local employment and a limited supply of multi-family housing, keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, local government, and proximity to the broader Madison metropolitan area's diverse industry base.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with major corridors connecting the area to Madison and surrounding Dane County communities.
Development is focused on controlled residential growth and infrastructure maintenance to support the existing population.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and municipal property taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard hazard risks common to Southern Wisconsin.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census 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 park providing green space and community gathering areas.
Popular regional trail for hiking and biking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.