The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53565 sells for about $508,000, or $174 per square foot.
Prices are up +63.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
ZIP 53565 — Mineral Point
The Mineral Point housing market shows signs of low inventory and price volatility, with a very small sample size of recent sales. Prices have seen significant year-over-year growth, though this is likely skewed by the limited number of transactions. The market remains stable for local buyers, though inventory constraints persist.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, historic, small-town lifestyle with access to rural amenities and a tight-knit community.
Median prices moved up 63.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 7.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53565, 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.
Mineral Point schools are generally well-regarded within the local district, serving the community with a focus on rural education standards.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe weather and potential for localized flooding near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small business, and tourism related to the historic nature of Mineral Point.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Iowa County, with rates determined by local municipal, school district, and county levies.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs like Dodgeville or Madison.
The area features historic downtown Mineral Point, local parks, and access to rural trails and outdoor recreation typical of the Driftless Area.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low vacancy pressure and a mix of long-term residential and occasional short-term tourist rentals.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and a tourism sector centered on the historic arts and culture of Mineral Point.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with US Highway 151 serving as the main corridor for regional travel.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and the preservation of historic structures.
The Iowa County assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Mineral Point School District levies and standard county-level special districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 53565 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.
- Pleasant Ridge Bar & Grill4.716.9 mi
- Red's Supper Club4.313.9 mi
- The Burg4.517.6 mi
- Yellowstone Lake State Park4.612.1 mi
- Platte Mound M4.711.9 mi
- Harris Park4.510.3 mi
- Belmont Mound State Park49.2 mi
- Pendarvis | A Wisconsin Historical Site4.52.8 mi
- Platte Mound M4.711.9 mi
- The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums4.715.8 mi
- Pendarvis | A Wisconsin Historical Site4.52.8 mi
- Yellowstone Lake State Park4.612.1 mi
- Platte Mound M4.711.9 mi
- Lake Joy Campground4.36.4 mi
- Harris Park4.510.3 mi
- Belmont Mound State Park49.2 mi
- Darlington Golf & Country Club4.511.4 mi
- Crazy Frank's Flea Market4.43.6 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.111.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A well-preserved historic district featuring 19th-century architecture and local arts.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.