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ZIP Code 54981

Waupaca, Wisconsin

FIPS 54981

Juniper

ZIP Code 54981 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$218,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.1

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,870

Median Age

47.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$218,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,920

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.01

Near median

Median Rent

$830

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

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

71.1

Higher than 57%

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 54981: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54981?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54981 is $218,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54981?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54981 is $2,920, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54981 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54981 cost about 3.01× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54981?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54981 is $830 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54981?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54981 have moved 68% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54981?
ZIP Code 54981 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 54981 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54981's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.1 (higher than 57% 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 →