53953 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53953 (Packwaukee, Wisconsin) pay a median of $1,938/year in property taxes on homes valued at $120,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.61%, which is 15% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53953 is approximately $162, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marquette County. This is $1,261 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53953 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54661 (1.62%) and 54474 (1.62%).

In Packwaukee, property taxes represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $42,417, 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; Marquette County applies consistent market-rate assessments. Households with primary residence status and annual income below $67,800 qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit — file it with your state income tax return for annual tax savings of $50–$400. Request an assessment review from the Marquette County Assessor if your property value appears out of line with similar homes.