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ZIP Code 54961

Waupaca, Wisconsin

FIPS 54961

Juniper

ZIP Code 54961 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 37% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$221,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.9

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,485

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,071

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.08

Near median

Median Rent

$865

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.1%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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

76.9

Higher than 66%

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 54961: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54961?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54961 is $221,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54961?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54961 is $3,071, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54961 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54961 cost about 3.08× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54961?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54961 is $865 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54961?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54961 have moved 61% over the past five years (-1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54961?
ZIP Code 54961 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 54961 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54961's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.9 (higher than 66% 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 →