53097 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53097 (Mequon, Wisconsin) pay a median of $6,260/year in property taxes on homes valued at $525,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.19%, which is 15% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53097 is approximately $522, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ozaukee County. This is $3,061 more than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53097 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53063 (1.19%) and 53092 (1.19%).

In Mequon, property taxes represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $150,391, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin has no state property tax cap, but primary residences qualify for the Homestead Credit and Lottery and Gaming Credit (both income-based) — file both on your state tax return the year after closing to reduce your liability. Ozaukee County reassesses at sale; contact the Ozaukee County Assessor to confirm your homestead classification is applied, which enables you to claim the state credits. If your assessed value seems high relative to recent sales, file a timely appeal with the Ozaukee County Board of Review (deadline typically early March).