53532 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53532 (Deforest, Wisconsin) pay a median of $5,685/year in property taxes on homes valued at $355,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.60%, which is 14% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53532 is approximately $474, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dane County. This is $2,486 more than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53532 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54452 (1.60%) and 54611 (1.60%).

In Deforest, property taxes represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $110,050, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses all residential properties annually to fair market value without a homestead exemption; Dane County properties see market-rate adjustments yearly. Households earning under $67,800 on a primary residence qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit — claim it on your state income tax return for $50–$800 annual relief. Request a Board of Review hearing with the Dane County Assessor by the second Monday in May to contest your assessment.