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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54451

Taylor County

Typical home value

$241,465[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+11.2%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-15.0%
vs metro
vs state
-20.9%
ZIP 54451 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54451 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 54451 is worth $241,465. Over the past year, values have risen 11.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,171[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
11,198[3]
Median household income
$71,349[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-43[5]
Moved in
381
Moved out
424

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Rural Virtual Academy

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Medford Area Public School District

    2,125 students

  • Medford High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Medford Area Public School District

    685 students

  • Medford Middle

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Medford Area Public School District

    598 students

  • Medford Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Medford Area Public School District

    595 students

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$1,221
Loan principal$193,172
Down payment$48,293
Total interest paid$246,380

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$1,686
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54451?
The typical home in 54451 is worth $241,465, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54451?
Home values in 54451 are up 11.2% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 54451?
The effective property tax rate in 54451 is 1.3% — roughly $3,171 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54451?
ZIP code 54451 has a population of 11,198 and a median household income of $71,349.

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