The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53910 sells for about $285,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $760 a month.
ZIP 53910 — Adams
The housing market in 53910 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand for recreational and retirement properties. Sales volume is low, reflecting the rural nature of the area, while affordability remains a key factor for local buyers compared to larger Wisconsin metros.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking affordable rural living, though it offers fewer amenities for commuters or those requiring urban infrastructure.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 20.4% — a mixed stability 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 8.7%/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 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53910, Adams 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 Adams County are generally low and consistent with rural central Wisconsin trends, significantly below national averages for violent crime.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Adams-Friendship Area School District, which provides standard public education services for a rural population.
The area faces moderate risks related to winter weather and seasonal wildfire potential in forested zones, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties near local lakes and the Wisconsin River.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and local government services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal level, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal budgets; no state-level property tax exists.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to local employment hubs in Adams or Friendship, or longer distances to Wisconsin Dells or Stevens Point.
The area is rich in outdoor amenities, including proximity to Castle Rock Lake, Petenwell Lake, and numerous public parks and trails for fishing, boating, and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for seasonal or long-term housing, with limited multi-family development.
The economy is anchored by tourism, agriculture, and public sector employment, with significant seasonal fluctuations.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with State Highway 13 serving as the primary north-south corridor.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential expansion and recreational infrastructure improvements.
The Adams County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based assessments conducted periodically.
Parcels are subject to Adams-Friendship Area School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and proximity to water bodies.
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.
- Mt. Olympus - Water & Theme Park Resort3.519 mi
- Noah's Ark Waterpark4.419.5 mi
- Land of Natura4.618.8 mi
- Timbavati Wildlife Park4.318.2 mi
- Mt. Olympus - Indoor Water Park3.819 mi
- Mt. Olympus - Indoor Water Park3.819 mi
- Trappers Turn Golf Club4.617.5 mi
- Woodside Wisconsin Dells Center Dome3.916.1 mi
- Bluegreen Vacations Odyssey Dells Resort4.319.1 mi
- Fawn Creek Winery4.811 mi
- Buckhorn State Park4.511.2 mi
- Roche-a-Cri State Park4.68 mi
- Fawn Creek Winery4.811 mi
- Juneau County Castle Rock Park4.69 mi
- Adams County Castle Rock Park4.67.4 mi
- Top Secret (Attraction)3.518.5 mi
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not4.217.9 mi
- Riverside & Great Northern Railway4.717 mi
- Museum of Root Beer4.617.9 mi
- Museum of Historic Torture Devices3.917.9 mi
- Buckhorn State Park4.511.2 mi
- Roche-a-Cri State Park4.68 mi
- Juneau County Castle Rock Park4.69 mi
- Adams County Castle Rock Park4.67.4 mi
- Yukon Trails Campground4.512.2 mi
- Northern Bay Resort4.210.7 mi
- MoundView Golf Course4.66.7 mi
- The Adams Flea and Farmers Market4.14.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major recreational lake for boating and fishing.
Large reservoir offering extensive water sports and camping.
Local community park with picnic and playground facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.