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Markesan, WI — ZIP 53946

Population: 4,333 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53946 (Markesan, WI) is $317,945 — up 8.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 83 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,945

Median home value

+8.9%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$317,945
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+37.9%
10-year appreciation
+99.0%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$317,945
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$280,000
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
-6.3%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
26
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,333/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Markesan Primary, Markesan High, Markesan Middle, Markesan Intermediate

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ripon City Landfill (13.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.3 in
Annual snowfall
43.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Nowatzski Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
AURORA MEDICAL CTR WASHINGTON COUNTY, ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL, THEDACARE REGIONAL MED CTR - NEENAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+38 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
53.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,083
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
47.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,864
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53946State medianUS median
Median home value$317,945$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$280,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market83 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,083$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 53946?
$317,945.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53946?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53946?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53946?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53946?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53946?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53946?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53946?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53946?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53946?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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