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ZIP Code 54909

Portage, Wisconsin

FIPS 54909

Juniper

ZIP Code 54909 is in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$195,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

75.2

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,982

Median Age

43.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$195,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,474

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.43

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$944

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.2

Higher than 63%

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 54909: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54909?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54909 is $195,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54909?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54909 is $2,474, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54909 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54909 cost about 2.43× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54909?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54909 is $944 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54909?
ZIP Code 54909 averages 44.7°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 10.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54909 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54909's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.2 (higher than 63% 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 →