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ZIP Code 54837

Polk, Wisconsin

FIPS 54837

Juniper

ZIP Code 54837 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$222,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.3

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,803

Median Age

52.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$222,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,481

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.13

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$763

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.1%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

161.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.3

Higher than 61%

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 54837: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54837?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54837 is $222,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54837?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54837 is $2,481, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54837 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54837 cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54837?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54837 is $763 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54837?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54837 have moved 59% over the past five years (7.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54837?
ZIP Code 54837 averages 44.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.8°F, winter lows around 8.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54837 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54837's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.3 (higher than 61% 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 →