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Property-class scope

The story of this market

The typical home in ZIP 53952 sells for about $230,000, or $168 per square foot.

Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $721 a month.

ZIP market report · consumer edition · quarterly refresh

Track this ZIP

ZIP 53952 — Oxford

Columbia County →refreshed Sep 23, 2026next refresh Oct 23, 2026

Market mood · cautiously optimistic

The Portage housing market is currently experiencing competitive conditions with low inventory and rising prices. Year-over-year growth remains positive, driven by limited supply and steady demand for single-family homes. Buyers should expect a fast-paced environment with limited negotiation room.

Who this ZIP fits

This area is well-suited for families and local workers seeking a small-town environment with access to regional employment hubs and outdoor recreation.

Parent geography

Oxford · no city intel reportMarquette County →Wisconsin state →

Aerial view · ZIP boundaries2020 Census ZCTA boundary over current aerial imagery

Leaflet Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

Land area · 251.8 km²Water area · 3.1 km²U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb — 2020 Census ZCTA5 boundary

Median sale price

$230,000

+4.5% year over year

Corroboration pending — anchor baseline forms on the first refresh cycles

Days on market

85 days

Active listings

Sale-to-list ratio

100%

of asking price

ZIP Market ScoreZIP-SCORE-1.3 · 4/4 sections graded

Composite · average of graded sections

Computed only from this report's published readings — sections without data are excluded, never estimated.

Growth/100

Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.

Liquidity/100

Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.

Momentum/100

0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.

Safety & stability/100

no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 16.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.

Census trends · population flowsACS 2018-2022 5-year estimates

Population change

+0.2%

versus the prior ACS vintage

Population base

3,524

ZCTA 53952, Columbia County WI

Immigration & foreign-bornU.S. Census Bureau ACS · ZIP granular

Foreign-born share

Foreign-born residents

Naturalized (of foreign-born)

32.4%

Non-citizens (of population)

1.4%

Entered 2010 or later (of foreign-born)

28.2%

World region of birth (foreign-born)

Americas

54.9%

Europe

26.8%

Africa

11.3%

Asia

ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.

Area context

Schools & education

The Portage Community School District serves the area, providing standard public education options for local families.

Environmental & hazard

The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe weather and potential flood risks near the Wisconsin River.

Growth & development

Economic activity is anchored by local government, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, with steady but modest development momentum.

Taxation

Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district and city budget requirements.

Transportation & commute

The city serves as a regional hub with access to major state highways, facilitating commutes to nearby employment centers in the Madison metropolitan area.

Recreation & amenities

Residents have access to the Wisconsin River, local parks, and nearby outdoor recreational areas, with basic retail and dining options located within the city.

Rental market

The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited inventory, with landlords typically requiring credit scores of 620 or higher.

Economy & employers

The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and public sector employment.

Transportation & infrastructure

The city is connected by state highway corridors, providing regional transit access.

Development pipeline

Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting modest residential growth.

Special districts

Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district tax levies.

Insurance & hazard market

Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard hazard exposure.

Discovery profileACS 2018-2022 5-year estimates

Census profile · ZCTA 53952, Columbia County WI

Population

3,524

Median age

47.3 yrs

Owner-occupancy

62.4%

Median home value

$178,500

Median gross rent

$895

Median household income

$58,452

Median year built

1983

Vacancy rate

7.8%

Renter share

37.6%

Owner cost burden

18.4%

Renter cost burden

42.1%

Population change

+0.2%

Work-from-home share

8.5%

Mean commute

22.4 min

Bachelor's or higher

21.3%

Unemployment

5.4%

Poverty rate

16%

Avg household size

2.35

White

92.1%

Hispanic

4.5%

Black

1.2%

Other

2.2%

Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 53952.

Public schools with an address here · 1

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.

Portage High SchoolHighAveragePortage Community School DistrictPrimary public high school serving the area.

School districts

Portage Community School DistrictAverageServes the majority of the city and surrounding area.

Utilities & services

ElectricAlliant EnergyPrimary provider for the region.

Major employers & industries

Portage Community School DistrictEducationMajor local employer.

Major amenities · ZIP 53952

Theme, amusement & water parks

17 · 20 mi