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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54840

Burnett County

Typical home value

$251,090[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.9%
5-year / yr
+7.8%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.6%
vs metro
vs state
-17.7%
ZIP 54840 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54840 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 54840 is worth $251,090. Over the past year, values have risen 4.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,477[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
4,775[3]
Median household income
$63,750[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+83[5]
Moved in
492
Moved out
409

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • iForward

    Other · Grades K–12 · Grantsburg School District

    881 students

  • Grantsburg Middle

    Middle · Grades 4–8 · Grantsburg School District

    306 students

  • Grantsburg High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Grantsburg School District

    263 students

  • Grantsburg Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–3 · Grantsburg School District

    174 students

  • Nelson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Grantsburg School District

    95 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$1,270
Loan principal$200,872
Down payment$50,218
Total interest paid$256,201

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 54840?
The typical home in 54840 is worth $251,090, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54840?
Home values in 54840 are up 4.9% over the past year, and up 7.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 54840?
The effective property tax rate in 54840 is 1.0% — roughly $2,477 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54840?
ZIP code 54840 has a population of 4,775 and a median household income of $63,750.

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