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ZIP Code 54949

Waupaca, Wisconsin

FIPS 54949

Juniper

ZIP Code 54949 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$217,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

86%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.7

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,565

Median Age

43.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$217,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,695

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.39

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$824

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

86%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

21%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

162.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.7

Higher than 61%

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 54949: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54949?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54949 is $217,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54949?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54949 is $2,695, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54949 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54949 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54949?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54949 is $824 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54949?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54949 have moved 86% over the past five years (21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54949?
ZIP Code 54949 averages 44.8°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 10.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54949 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54949's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.7 (higher than 61% 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 →