53556 Property Tax Rate

Lone Rock, Wisconsin · Part of Richland County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.41%

22.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,490

$208/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,490

Monthly

$208

Eff. Rate

1.41%

vs. Wisconsin Avg22.2% below
vs. National Avg7.4% below

How ZIP 53556 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 53556$2,490
Wisconsin Average$3,199
National Average$2,690

ZIP 53556

1.41%

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 53% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(53th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 53556

Property owners in ZIP code 53556 (Lone Rock, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,490/year in property taxes on homes valued at $176,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.41%, which is near the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53556 is approximately $208, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Richland County. This is $709 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53556 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54486 (1.41%) and 53526 (1.41%).

In Lone Rock, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $67,188, 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 53556?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 53556 (Lone Rock, WI) is 1.41%. 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 Lone Rock, WI (53556)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 53556 is $2,490. 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 53556 compare to the Wisconsin average?
ZIP code 53556's effective tax rate of 1.41% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,490, compared to the state average of $3,199.
What is the median home value in ZIP 53556?
The median home value in ZIP code 53556 (Lone Rock, WI) is $176,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 53556 in?
ZIP code 53556 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 ±$139. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 53556 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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