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ZIP Code 54520

Forest, Wisconsin

FIPS 54520

Juniper

ZIP Code 54520 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$169,800

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.5

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,764

Median Age

44.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,800

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,196

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.83

Near median

Median Rent

$550

Lower than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

71.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

7

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

186.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

80.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.5

Higher than 89%

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 54520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54520 is $169,800, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54520 is $2,196, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54520 cost about 2.83× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54520 is $550 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54520 have moved 73% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54520?
ZIP Code 54520 averages 39.7°F year-round, summer highs near 71.6°F, winter lows around 7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 80.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.5 (higher than 89% 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 →