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ZIP Code 54479

Marathon, Wisconsin

FIPS 54479

Juniper

ZIP Code 54479 is in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$182,800

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.9

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,630

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$182,800

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$2,806

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.36

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$577

Lower than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.5%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-3.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

161.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

24.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.8

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 54479: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54479?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54479 is $182,800, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54479?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54479 is $2,806, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54479 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54479 cost about 2.36× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54479?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54479 is $577 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54479?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54479 have moved 37% over the past five years (-4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54479?
ZIP Code 54479 averages 43.7°F year-round, summer highs near 77.6°F, winter lows around 10°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54479 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54479'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 →