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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54921

Portage County

Typical home value

$271,489[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+18.4%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-4.4%
vs metro
vs state
-11.0%
ZIP 54921 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54921 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 54921 is worth $271,489. Over the past year, values have risen 18.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#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
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,310[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Portage 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
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,482[3]
Median household income
$76,164[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+53[5]
Moved in
1,846
Moved out
1,793

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$1,373
Loan principal$217,191
Down payment$54,298
Total interest paid$277,015

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$1,875
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 54921?
The typical home in 54921 is worth $271,489, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54921?
Home values in 54921 are up 18.4% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 54921?
The effective property tax rate in 54921 is 1.2% — roughly $3,310 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54921?
ZIP code 54921 has a population of 1,482 and a median household income of $76,164.

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