The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53586 sells for about $327,000, or $183 per square foot.
Homes take about 49.5 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,050 a month.
ZIP 53586 — Shullsburg
The Shullsburg housing market is currently balanced with low inventory and steady demand. Prices have shown upward trends, though the market remains small and rural-focused. Data for several specific metrics like unemployment and commute times are not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle in a rural setting, with affordability being a primary draw compared to larger metro areas.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 1.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 12.7% — 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 6.1%/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 -1.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 53586, Lafayette County WI
The area is served by the Shullsburg School District, which provides local elementary, middle, and high school education.
The area has moderate risk profiles for natural hazards, with county-linked NRI scores indicating flood and wildfire risks are present but generally manageable.
Economic activity is primarily driven by manufacturing, retail trade, and agriculture, with limited large-scale infrastructure or corporate development reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level in Lafayette County; the median annual tax paid is approximately $2,600 to $2,650 for residential properties.
The area is rural, and residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with limited public transit options available.
Local amenities include small-town parks and community spaces, with access to regional outdoor recreation in the surrounding Lafayette County landscape.
The rental market is limited with few available comps; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,050.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trade, with a small business base of approximately 44 establishments.
Parcels are served by the Shullsburg School District and local municipal utility services.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional hazard risks, including flood and wildfire exposure common to the rural Midwest.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and US5.com; some metrics not explicitly published in source.
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.
Local green space serving the city residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.