The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53548 sells for about $238,000, or $153 per square foot.
Homes take about 59 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,090 a month.
ZIP 53548
The 53548 housing market is currently a neutral environment with a median sale price of $238,000. Market activity remains steady with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.1%, indicating that homes are selling close to their asking prices. Inventory is limited, which continues to support stable pricing trends in the area.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and investors looking for stable, long-term value in a steady city environment with access to local amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53548, Rock County WI
The area is characterized by steady local schools and a stable educational environment.
The area features a mix of residential and commercial development with ongoing interest from investors in the Janesville market.
Property taxes are assessed based on local mill rates applied to the assessed value of the property, with rates varying by specific taxing jurisdiction.
The area provides access to regional employment hubs in Janesville and surrounding Rock County via local road networks.
The ZIP code includes access to local parks, green spaces, and community amenities within the city of Janesville.
The rental market shows a typical observed market rate of approximately $1,090, with ongoing demand for residential and multifamily units.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and service industries within the Janesville and Rock County region.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
The area is served by a network of city parks and greenbelts.
Provides local retail and dining options for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.