The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53578 sells for about $347,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,357 a month.
ZIP 53578 — Prairie du Sac
The housing market in 53578 remains stable with steady price appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand from families. While affordability remains a concern, the area's proximity to Madison continues to support market activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a small-town atmosphere with reasonable access to the Madison metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.9% · poverty 6.1% — 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 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53578, Sauk 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.
The area is served by the Sauk Prairie School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the region for academic performance.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe storms and potential flooding near the Wisconsin River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Madison's employment hub and local manufacturing and agricultural sectors in Sauk County.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal budgets.
Residents typically commute by car to Madison, which is approximately a 30-40 minute drive via US-12.
The area features significant access to the Wisconsin River, local parks, and proximity to Devil's Lake State Park for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates due to limited multi-family inventory and steady demand from local workers.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education, with many residents commuting to the broader Madison area for professional services.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-12 serving as the main arterial corridor connecting the area to Madison.
Development is focused on modest residential expansion and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population.
Parcels are subject to Sauk Prairie School District levies and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events.
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.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Large public land area offering hiking and nature trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.