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ZIP Code 54482

Portage, Wisconsin

FIPS 54482

Juniper

ZIP Code 54482 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$288,900

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.8

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,963

Median Age

44.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$288,900

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$3,693

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.06

Near median

Median Rent

$995

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.4%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-1.2%

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

74.8

Higher than 63%

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 54482: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54482?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54482 is $288,900, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54482?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54482 is $3,693, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54482 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54482 cost about 3.06× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54482?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54482 is $995 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54482?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54482 have moved 59% over the past five years (6.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54482?
ZIP Code 54482 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 54482 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54482's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.8 (higher than 63% 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 →