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ZIP Code 54443

Portage, Wisconsin

FIPS 54443

Juniper

ZIP Code 54443 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$279,400

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

89%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.9

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,145

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$279,400

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$3,461

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.81

Near median

Median Rent

$924

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

89%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

31%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

24%

Recession Drop %

0.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

34

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.9

Higher than 71%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 54443: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54443?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54443 is $279,400, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54443?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54443 is $3,461, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54443 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54443 cost about 2.81× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54443?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54443 is $924 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54443?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54443 have moved 89% over the past five years (31% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54443?
ZIP Code 54443 averages 44.1°F year-round, summer highs near 77.8°F, winter lows around 10.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54443 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54443's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.9 (higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →