53518 Property Tax Rate

Blue River, Wisconsin · Part of Richland County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.54%

29.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,259

$188/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,259

Monthly

$188

Eff. Rate

1.54%

vs. Wisconsin Avg29.4% below
vs. National Avg16% below

How ZIP 53518 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 53518$2,259
Wisconsin Average$3,199
National Average$2,690

ZIP 53518

1.54%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.40%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Wisconsin

0.60%state avg 1.40%3.49%

Higher than 71% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(71th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 53518

Property owners in ZIP code 53518 (Blue River, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,259/year in property taxes on homes valued at $147,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.54%, which is 9% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53518 is approximately $188, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Richland County. This is $940 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53518 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53533 (1.54%) and 54720 (1.54%).

In Blue River, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $58,198, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin has no homestead exemption or cap on annual assessment increases; your property's assessed value is adjusted yearly to fair market value by the Richland County Assessor. Households earning under $67,800 on a primary residence may qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit through your state income tax filing. Contact the Richland County Assessor to request a reassessment if recent comparable sales suggest your home is overvalued.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 53518?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 53518 (Blue River, WI) is 1.54%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Blue River, WI (53518)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 53518 is $2,259. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 53518 compare to the Wisconsin average?
ZIP code 53518's effective tax rate of 1.54% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,259, compared to the state average of $3,199.
What is the median home value in ZIP 53518?
The median home value in ZIP code 53518 (Blue River, WI) is $147,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 53518 in?
ZIP code 53518 is part of Richland County in Wisconsin. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Wisconsin, visit the Richland County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$277. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 53518 is part of Richland County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Richland County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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