53553 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53553 (Linden, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,161/year in property taxes on homes valued at $168,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.28%, which is 9% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53553 is approximately $180, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Iowa County. This is $1,038 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53553 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53936 (1.28%) and 54977 (1.28%).

In Linden, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $61,094, 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.