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ZIP Code 54859

Washburn, Wisconsin

FIPS 54859

Juniper

ZIP Code 54859 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$225,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,242

Median Age

56.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$225,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,813

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.03

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$824

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

84%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

17%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

175.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

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 54859: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54859?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54859 is $225,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54859?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54859 is $1,813, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54859 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54859 cost about 4.03× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54859?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54859 is $824 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54859?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54859 have moved 84% over the past five years (17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54859?
ZIP Code 54859 averages 42.8°F year-round, summer highs near 77.6°F, winter lows around 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54859 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54859's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.2 (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 →