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ZIP Code 54521

Vilas, Wisconsin

FIPS 54521

Juniper

ZIP Code 54521 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$305,100

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.3

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,551

Median Age

55.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$305,100

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$2,044

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.12

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$935

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.38%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

61%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76

Winter Avg Low (°F)

5

Avg Temperature (°F)

40

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

191.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

76.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.3

Higher than 70%

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 54521: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54521?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54521 is $305,100, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54521?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54521 is $2,044, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54521 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54521 cost about 4.12× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54521?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54521 is $935 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54521?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54521 have moved 79% over the past five years (0.38% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54521?
ZIP Code 54521 averages 40°F year-round, summer highs near 76°F, winter lows around 5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 76.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.3 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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