The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53913 sells for about $235,000, or $169 per square foot.
Prices are up +9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $985 a month.
ZIP 53913 — Baraboo
The Baraboo housing market shows resilience with a 9% year-over-year price increase and low inventory levels. High demand relative to supply is keeping days on market low, though buyers remain sensitive to current interest rate environments.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts who value proximity to state parks and recreational amenities, as well as commuters working in the Madison-Baraboo corridor.
Median prices moved up 9.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 8.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53913, 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 Baraboo School District, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather patterns, including seasonal flood risks near the Baraboo River and winter storm exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism related to the nearby Wisconsin Dells and Devil's Lake State Park, alongside local manufacturing and service sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels in Wisconsin, with rates determined by local school district and municipal budget requirements.
Commuters primarily utilize US Highway 12 for access to regional employment hubs in Madison and the Wisconsin Dells area.
The area is a major recreational hub featuring Devil's Lake State Park, the Baraboo River for paddling, and proximity to numerous golf courses and tourist attractions in the Dells.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by seasonal tourism workers and local residents, with limited vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, healthcare services, and regional manufacturing operations.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US Highway 12 serving as the primary arterial corridor.
Development is focused on maintaining the balance between tourism infrastructure and residential growth.
The Sauk County Treasurer and local assessors manage property valuations based on fair market value standards.
Parcels are subject to Baraboo School District levies and local municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in southern Wisconsin.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 53913 profiles.
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.
Wisconsin's most visited state park, featuring quartzite bluffs and a large lake.
A popular waterway for kayaking and canoeing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.