53961 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53961 (Rock Springs, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,632/year in property taxes on homes valued at $200,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.32%, which is 6% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53961 is approximately $219, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sauk County. This is $567 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53961 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54841 (1.32%) and 54537 (1.32%).

In Rock Springs, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $80,625, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses properties annually to market value with no homestead exemption; the Sauk County Assessor adjusts all residential assessments yearly. Primary residence owners with household income below $67,800 may claim Wisconsin's Homestead Credit on state income taxes, reducing your liability by $50–$400 annually. File an assessment objection with the Sauk County Assessor by January 15 if comparable sales indicate your home is overassessed.