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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54942

Outagamie County · Appleton, WI

Typical home value

$465,417[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.3%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+63.8%
vs metro
+41.8%
vs state
+52.5%
ZIP 54942 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54942 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 54942 is worth $465,417 — 41.8% above the Appleton, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.3%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,721[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
11,020[3]
Median household income
$119,508[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+126[5]
Moved in
5,718
Moved out
5,592

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
0
  • Greenville Middle

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Hortonville Area School District

    757 students

  • Greenville Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Hortonville Area School District

    611 students

  • North Greenville Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Hortonville Area School District

    446 students

  • Hortonville Area K4 School

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Hortonville Area School District

    113 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$2,353
Loan principal$372,333
Down payment$93,083
Total interest paid$474,891

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$3,218
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
6th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
35th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54942?
The typical home in 54942 is worth $465,417, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54942?
Home values in 54942 are up 3.3% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 54942?
The effective property tax rate in 54942 is 1.2% — roughly $5,721 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54942?
ZIP code 54942 has a population of 11,020 and a median household income of $119,508.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Appleton, WI

    Typical home
    $469,579
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Hortonville, WI

    Typical home
    $411,383
    Gross yield
  • Appleton, WI

    Typical home
    $358,220
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Black Creek, WI

    Typical home
    $350,506
    Gross yield
  • Combined Locks, WI

    Typical home
    $349,955
    Gross yield
  • Seymour, WI

    Typical home
    $347,949
    Gross yield

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