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ZIP Code 54838

Douglas, Wisconsin

FIPS 54838

Juniper

ZIP Code 54838 is in the top 37% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$250,000

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,404

Median Age

59.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$250,000

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,217

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.36

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

-19%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

3.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

191.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.5

Near median

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 54838: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54838?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54838 is $250,000, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54838?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54838 is $2,217, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54838 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54838 cost about 3.36× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54838?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54838 have moved 42% over the past five years (-19% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54838?
ZIP Code 54838 averages 40.7°F year-round, summer highs near 77.2°F, winter lows around 3.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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