53020 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53020 (Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin) pay a median of $3,896/year in property taxes on homes valued at $322,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.21%, which is 14% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53020 is approximately $325, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sheboygan County. This is $697 more than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53020 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54007 (1.21%) and 54002 (1.21%).

In Elkhart Lake, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $90,536, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin taxes primary residences on their full market value with no state cap, but your Homestead Credit (income-based) and Lottery and Gaming Credit can reduce your actual bill — file both credits with your tax return in the year after purchase. Sheboygan County assessments reset at market value with each sale; contact the Sheboygan County Assessor to confirm your homestead classification is applied, which is essential for accessing state credit eligibility. Review your property tax bill for accuracy before December 31 and file an appeal with the Sheboygan County Board of Review if the assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales.