The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53963 sells for about $301,000.
Prices are up +83.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 53963 — Waupun
The housing market in 53963 shows significant price appreciation and low inventory, indicating a competitive environment for buyers. The limited supply of active listings is driving the high year-over-year price growth, though the market remains small in volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a blend of rural living and small-town convenience, offering affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 83.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 13.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53963
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 the Waupun Area School District, which provides standard public education services for the local community.
Properties in rural sections of this ZIP may be located in flood plains; standard insurance practices for Wisconsin apply.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural and manufacturing sectors, with ongoing development focused on maintaining the balance between rural land use and city services.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Wisconsin, with rates determined by local school district, county, and city levies.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional highways connecting to larger employment hubs in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties.
The area features access to local parks and rural recreational land, with basic shopping and dining services concentrated in the city of Waupun.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with no rent control regulations in place.
The economy is driven by a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and local service industries.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, serving as a regional link between smaller communities and larger employment centers.
Development is focused on small-scale residential and commercial projects within the city limits.
Parcels are subject to Waupun Area School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Standard property insurance market with typical Wisconsin hazard exposure.
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.
- Waldvogel's Farm4.612.8 mi
- Ledgeview Bowling4.218.3 mi
- Fondy Sports Park4.414.2 mi
- Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center4.416.9 mi
- Old Hickory Golf Club4.414.1 mi
- Dodge County Fairgrounds4.414.3 mi
- Sunset On The Water4.319.8 mi
- Knuth Brewing Company4.714.5 mi
- Horicon National Wildlife Refuge4.88.2 mi
- Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area4.811.4 mi
- Tower Lanes4.312.8 mi
- Oakfield Ledge State Natural Area - Breakneck Rd Trailhead4.57.5 mi
- Generations Lanes4.613 mi
- Green Lake Conference Center4.618.4 mi
- Children's Museum of Fond du Lac4.517.1 mi
- The Little White Schoolhouse4.515.4 mi
- Horicon National Wildlife Refuge4.88.2 mi
- Derge County Park4.512.9 mi
- Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area4.811.4 mi
- Egret Hiking Trail and Boardwalk Trailhead4.93.7 mi
- Edgewater Park4.312.6 mi
- Pierless Boat Rentals4.918.4 mi
- Sterling Marina & Rentals4.617.6 mi
- The Rock Golf Club4.51.6 mi
- Beaver Dam Country Club4.112.1 mi
- Fox Lake Golf Club4.510.3 mi
- Waldvogel's Farm4.612.8 mi
- Fleet Farm4.312.4 mi
- Leroy Meats of Fox Lake4.811.1 mi
- Piggly Wiggly/Cattails Liquor Co.4.11.2 mi
- Kohl's4.312.6 mi
- Wittman Regional Airport4.925.4 mi
- EAA Seaplane Base4.823.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.