53939 Property Tax Rate

Kingston, Wisconsin · Part of Green Lake County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.71%

30.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,232

$186/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,232

Monthly

$186

Eff. Rate

1.71%

vs. Wisconsin Avg30.2% below
vs. National Avg17% below

How ZIP 53939 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 53939$2,232
Wisconsin Average$3,199
National Average$2,690

ZIP 53939

1.71%

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 87% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(87th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 53939

Property owners in ZIP code 53939 (Kingston, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,232/year in property taxes on homes valued at $130,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.71%, which is 22% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53939 is approximately $186, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Green Lake County. This is $967 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53939 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54405 (1.70%) and 53511 (1.71%).

In Kingston, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $63,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses properties annually to market value with no homestead exemption or cap on increases. Primary residence owners earning under $67,800 qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit — claim this income-based relief on your state tax return for $50–$300 annual savings. Contact the Green Lake County Assessor by January 15 to file an objection if you believe your assessment exceeds fair market value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 53939?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 53939 (Kingston, WI) is 1.71%. 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 Kingston, WI (53939)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 53939 is $2,232. 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 53939 compare to the Wisconsin average?
ZIP code 53939's effective tax rate of 1.71% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,232, compared to the state average of $3,199.
What is the median home value in ZIP 53939?
The median home value in ZIP code 53939 (Kingston, WI) is $130,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 53939 in?
ZIP code 53939 is part of Green Lake County in Wisconsin. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Wisconsin, visit the Green Lake County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$224. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 53939 is part of Green Lake County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Green Lake 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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