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ZIP Code 54821

Bayfield, Wisconsin

FIPS 54821

Juniper

ZIP Code 54821 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$321,400

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.5

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,625

Median Age

60.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$321,400

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,161

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.56

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$859

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

1.1%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

183.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.5

Higher than 62%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 54821: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54821?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54821 is $321,400, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54821?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54821 is $2,161, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54821 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54821 cost about 5.56× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54821?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54821 is $859 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54821?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54821 have moved 59% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54821?
ZIP Code 54821 averages 40.6°F year-round, summer highs near 74.9°F, winter lows around 6.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54821 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54821's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.5 (higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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