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ZIP Code 54853

Polk, Wisconsin

FIPS 54853

Juniper

ZIP Code 54853 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 60th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$245,100

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.1

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,506

Median Age

51.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$245,100

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,762

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.27

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$850

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.1%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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

60.1

Lower than 57%

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 54853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54853 is $245,100, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54853 is $2,762, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54853 cost about 3.27× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54853 is $850 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54853?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54853 have moved 63% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54853?
ZIP Code 54853 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 54853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.1 (lower than 57% 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 →