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ZIP Code 54940

Waupaca, Wisconsin

FIPS 54940

Juniper

ZIP Code 54940 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$307,100

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.9

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,533

Median Age

47.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$307,100

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$3,882

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.38

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,026

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.24%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71.9

Higher than 58%

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 54940: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54940?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54940 is $307,100, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54940?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54940 is $3,882, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54940 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54940 cost about 3.38× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54940?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54940 is $1,026 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54940?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54940 have moved 59% over the past five years (-0.24% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54940?
ZIP Code 54940 averages 44.8°F year-round, summer highs near 79.1°F, winter lows around 11.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54940 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54940's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.9 (higher than 58% 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 →