53533 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53533 (Dodgeville, Wisconsin) pay a median of $3,922/year in property taxes on homes valued at $255,200. 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 53533 is approximately $327, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Iowa County. This is $723 more than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

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

In Dodgeville, property taxes represent approximately 4.7% of the median household income of $82,731, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin has no state-level homestead property tax exemption; your property is reassessed annually at market value regardless of ownership duration. Apply for the Homestead Credit through the Wisconsin Department of Revenue if your household income is below $67,800 — this income-based credit can reduce your state income tax liability by $25–$800. Contact the Iowa County Assessor's office to verify your primary residence classification and confirm your assessment is based on current market value.