53965 Property Tax Rate

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin · Part of Adams County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.32%

12.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,799

$233/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,799

Monthly

$233

Eff. Rate

1.32%

vs. Wisconsin Avg12.5% below
vs. National Avg4.1% above

How ZIP 53965 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 53965$2,799
Wisconsin Average$3,199
National Average$2,690

ZIP 53965

1.32%

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%

Lower than 60% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(40th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 53965

Property owners in ZIP code 53965 (Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,799/year in property taxes on homes valued at $211,700. 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 53965 is approximately $233, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Adams County. This is $400 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53965 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54162 (1.32%) and 54826 (1.32%).

In Wisconsin Dells, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $65,237, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses properties annually to market value with no homestead exemption or assessment growth cap. Primary residence owners earning under $67,800 qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit on their state income tax return, providing $25–$300 annual relief depending on income. File an objection with the Adams County Assessor by January 15 if your assessment significantly exceeds recent comparable sales in your area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 53965?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 53965 (Wisconsin Dells, WI) is 1.32%. 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 Wisconsin Dells, WI (53965)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 53965 is $2,799. 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 53965 compare to the Wisconsin average?
ZIP code 53965's effective tax rate of 1.32% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,799, compared to the state average of $3,199.
What is the median home value in ZIP 53965?
The median home value in ZIP code 53965 (Wisconsin Dells, WI) is $211,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 53965 in?
ZIP code 53965 is part of Adams County in Wisconsin. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Wisconsin, visit the Adams County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$118. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 53965 is part of Adams County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Adams 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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