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ZIP Code 54856

Bayfield, Wisconsin

FIPS 54856

Juniper

ZIP Code 54856 is in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$193,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

60.3

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,628

Median Age

54.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$193,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,850

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.53

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$1,306

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-7.4%

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

60.3

Lower than 56%

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 54856: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54856?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54856 is $193,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54856?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54856 is $1,850, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54856 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54856 cost about 2.53× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54856?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54856 is $1,306 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54856?
ZIP Code 54856 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 54856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.3 (lower than 56% 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 →