The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53946 sells for about $240,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $723 a month.
ZIP 53946 — Markesan
The Markesan housing market remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural affordability, though limited sales volume keeps the market pace measured.
This ZIP is well-suited for families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, retirees looking for affordability, and local workers who prefer a small-town community environment.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 16.8% — 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 6.6%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53946, Green Lake 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 Markesan are generally low, consistent with small-town rural Wisconsin trends and significantly below national urban averages.
The Markesan School District is the primary provider, generally regarded as a stable, community-focused district with average state performance metrics.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks near the Grand River and surrounding wetlands.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small manufacturing, and regional service industries, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are levied by Green Lake County, the City of Markesan, and the Markesan School District, with rates determined by annual mill rate adjustments and local assessment cycles.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs like Ripon, Berlin, or Oshkosh.
The area features access to the Grand River, local parks, and proximity to Green Lake for boating, fishing, and seasonal outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers and retirees, with limited new multi-family construction.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production, small-scale manufacturing, and regional retail services.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance.
Parcels are subject to Markesan School District levies and Green Lake County property tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure common in central Wisconsin.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 53946 profile.
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.
Provides local fishing and recreational access.
Central community space for local events and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.