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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54873

Douglas County · Duluth, MN-WI

Typical home value

$293,302[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.2%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+3.3%
vs metro
+24.3%
vs state
-3.9%
ZIP 54873 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54873 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 54873 is worth $293,302 — 24.3% above the Duluth, MN-WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.2%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,815[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
3,056[3]
Median household income
$88,359[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+57[5]
Moved in
1,125
Moved out
1,068

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Solon Springs School

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Solon Springs School District

    218 students

  • Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Solon Springs School District

    78 students

  • Eagles Academy

    High · Grades 6–12 · Solon Springs School District

    22 students

  • Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Solon Springs School District

    8 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$1,483
Loan principal$234,641
Down payment$58,660
Total interest paid$299,272

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$1,962
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
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54873?
The typical home in 54873 is worth $293,302, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54873?
Home values in 54873 are up 7.2% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 54873?
The effective property tax rate in 54873 is 1.0% — roughly $2,815 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54873?
ZIP code 54873 has a population of 3,056 and a median household income of $88,359.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Mahtowa CDP, MN

    Typical home
    $295,933
    Gross yield
  • Hermantown, MN

    Typical home
    $296,516
    Gross yield
  • Moose Lake, MN

    Typical home
    $287,078
    Gross yield
  • Gordon CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $285,938
    Gross yield
  • Poplar, WI

    Typical home
    $303,888
    Gross yield
  • Superior, WI

    Typical home
    $279,091
    Gross yield

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