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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54408

Marathon County · Wausau, WI

Typical home value

$245,652[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+14.0%
5-year / yr
+9.6%
10-year / yr
+8.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-13.5%
vs metro
-3.9%
vs state
-19.5%
ZIP 54408 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54408 in WI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 54408 is worth $245,652 — 3.9% below the Wausau, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 14.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,590[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Marathon County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
1,247[3]
Median household income
$72,768[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Marathon County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-200[5]
Moved in
2,723
Moved out
2,923

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,242
Loan principal$196,522
Down payment$49,130
Total interest paid$250,652

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,662
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54408?
The typical home in 54408 is worth $245,652, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54408?
Home values in 54408 are up 14.0% over the past year, and up 9.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 54408?
The effective property tax rate in 54408 is 1.1% — roughly $2,590 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54408?
ZIP code 54408 has a population of 1,247 and a median household income of $72,768.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Athens, WI

    Typical home
    $245,829
    Gross yield
  • Eland, WI

    Typical home
    $245,056
    Gross yield
  • Maine, WI

    Typical home
    $255,120
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Rothschild, WI

    Typical home
    $255,626
    Gross yield
  • Wausau, WI

    Typical home
    $234,556
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Edgar, WI

    Typical home
    $261,591
    Gross yield

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