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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54476

Marathon County · Wausau, WI

Typical home value

$295,619[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+11.2%
5-year / yr
+8.6%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+4.1%
vs metro
+15.6%
vs state
-3.1%
ZIP 54476 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54476 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 54476 is worth $295,619 — 15.6% above the Wausau, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 11.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,043 a month — a 4.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,043[2]
Gross yield
4.2%[2]
Cap rate
2.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,088[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
19,377[3]
Median household income
$78,079[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

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • D C Everest High

    High · Grades 10–12 · D C Everest Area School District

    1,364 students

  • D C Everest Junior High

    Secondary · Grades 8–9 · D C Everest Area School District

    853 students

  • D C Everest Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–7 · D C Everest Area School District

    832 students

  • Weston Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · D C Everest Area School District

    525 students

  • Mountain Bay Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · D C Everest Area School District

    460 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 yield4.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.5%
Annual rent$12,516

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$1,495
Loan principal$236,495
Down payment$59,124
Total interest paid$301,636

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 ratio2.00
Monthly cost to own$2,081
Monthly rent$1,043

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
57th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
79th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54476?
The typical home in 54476 is worth $295,619, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54476?
Home values in 54476 are up 11.2% over the past year, and up 8.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 54476?
A typical home in 54476 rents for about $1,043 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 54476?
The effective property tax rate in 54476 is 1.4% — roughly $4,088 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54476?
ZIP code 54476 has a population of 19,377 and a median household income of $78,079.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Marathon City, WI

    Typical home
    $305,293
    Gross yield
  • Hatley, WI

    Typical home
    $275,661
    Gross yield
  • Kronenwetter, WI

    Typical home
    $317,565
    Gross yield
  • Stratford, WI

    Typical home
    $272,799
    Gross yield
  • Edgar, WI

    Typical home
    $261,591
    Gross yield
  • Rothschild, WI

    Typical home
    $255,626
    Gross yield

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