53703 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53703 (Madison, Wisconsin) pay a median of $9,147/year in property taxes on homes valued at $472,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.94%, which is 38% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53703 is approximately $762, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dane County. This is $5,948 more than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53703 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53226 (1.94%) and 53233 (1.94%).

In Madison, property taxes represent approximately 19.6% of the median household income of $46,618, 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.