53538, Fort Atkinson, WI

The 53538 zip code of Fort Atkinson, WI is located in the southeastern corner of the state. The zip code has a population of just over 10,000 and an average household income of just over $60,000. Home prices in the zip code have increased by an average of 9.5% over the past year, which is significantly higher than the statewide increase of 2.7%. This has led to a median home value in the zip code of $169,900 which is significantly higher than the statewide median home value of $142,500.

One reason for this high home value growth in Fort Atkinson may be due to its strong economy. The unemployment rate in Fort Atkinson is just 3%, which is much lower than Wisconsin’s overall unemployment rate of 4%. Additionally, there are a number of businesses located in and around Fort Atkinson that have been able to attract new investment and create jobs. This includes companies like Kohl's Corporation (which has operations in both Fort Atkinson and Madison), Johnson Controls (a multinational company with operations throughout Wisconsin), and Kimberly-Clark (one of America’s largest paper products manufacturers). These businesses have helped drive up demand for housing and driven up prices across all sectors within the local economy.

Another factor that may be contributing to high home values in Fort Atkinson are low levels of inventory availability. There are currently only 116 homes available for sale within the 53538 zip code – well below the statewide average inventory level of 234 homes available for sale per month. This limited supply has led to strong demand from buyers and sustained high home values across all sectors within the local economy.