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ZIP Code 54481

Portage, Wisconsin

FIPS 54481

Juniper

ZIP Code 54481 is in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$201,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

28,242

Median Age

30.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$201,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,280

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.38

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$869

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.2%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-3.9%

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

63

Near median

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 54481: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54481?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54481 is $201,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54481?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54481 is $3,280, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54481 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54481 cost about 3.38× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54481?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54481 is $869 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54481?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54481 have moved 56% over the past five years (4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54481?
ZIP Code 54481 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 54481 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54481's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →