ZIP Code 53042

In ZIP code 53042, which centers on Chilton, households bring in a median of $86,389 a year, while per-capita income sits at $41,658. A median home value of $239,400 paired with a 1.44% county property tax rate means annual property taxes land near $3,447, a meaningful line in any budget. Add the 5.50% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall tax load stays tied to spending and homeownership rather than income itself. Earnings here stretch further than in many places, though the property tax bill still shapes what families can set aside.