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ZIP Code 54557

Vilas, Wisconsin

FIPS 54557

Juniper

ZIP Code 54557 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$394,600

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.6

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,042

Median Age

66

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$394,600

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$2,818

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.3

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$969

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

194.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

75.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.6

Higher than 69%

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 54557: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54557?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54557 is $394,600, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54557?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54557 is $2,818, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54557 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54557 cost about 5.3× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54557?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54557 is $969 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54557?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54557 have moved 59% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54557?
ZIP Code 54557 averages 39.9°F year-round, summer highs near 75.6°F, winter lows around 4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54557 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54557's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.6 (higher than 69% 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 →