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Benton 53803

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Wisconsin
$15K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$193K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.610
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$193K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.79%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.70%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.32%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.0 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

How Benton 53803 compares

By median home value, Benton 53803 is the 6th most expensive of 8 ZIP codes in Lafayette County, and its typical home is worth more than 41% of all homes in Lafayette County.

Home values in Benton 53803

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$88K$550K
ZIP codes in Lafayette County ranked by median home value
#Lafayette CountyMedian valueHomes
1Blanchardville 53516$307K885
2Belmont 53510$267K484
3Argyle 53504$241K762
4Darlington 53530$206K1,586
5South Wayne 53587$195K414
6Benton 53803$193K610
7Shullsburg 53586$184K837
8Gratiot 53541$184K301

About the Benton 53803 market

What is the median home price in Benton 53803, WI?

The median sale price in Benton 53803, WI is $15,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Benton 53803, WI each year?

1 homes sold in Benton 53803, WI over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Benton 53803, WI?

Benton 53803, WI contains 610 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $193K.

How does Benton 53803, WI compare to the rest of Lafayette County?

By median home value, Benton 53803, WI is the 6th most expensive of 8 ZIP codes in Lafayette County. Its typical home is worth more than 41% of all homes in Lafayette County. South Wayne 53587 ranks just above it and Shullsburg 53586 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Benton 53803, WI?

70% of homes in Benton 53803, WI are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Benton 53803, WI hold?

79% of mortgaged homes in Benton 53803, WI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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