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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54971

Fond du Lac County · Fond du Lac, WI

Typical home value

$257,543[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.5%
5-year / yr
+8.6%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.3%
vs metro
-24.3%
vs state
-15.6%
ZIP 54971 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54971 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 54971 is worth $257,543 — 24.3% below the Fond du Lac, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.5%. 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
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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
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,641[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fond du Lac 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
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
10,907[3]
Median household income
$66,699[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-100[5]
Moved in
2,228
Moved out
2,328

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Ripon High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Ripon Area School District

    448 students

  • Ripon Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Ripon Area School District

    295 students

  • Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Ripon Area School District

    224 students

  • Journey

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Ripon Area School District

    222 students

  • Barlow Park Charter School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Ripon Area School District

    157 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$1,302
Loan principal$206,034
Down payment$51,509
Total interest paid$262,786

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$1,820
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
85th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
85th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54971?
The typical home in 54971 is worth $257,543, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54971?
Home values in 54971 are up 5.5% over the past year, and up 8.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 54971?
The effective property tax rate in 54971 is 1.4% — roughly $3,641 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54971?
ZIP code 54971 has a population of 10,907 and a median household income of $66,699.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Waupun, WI

    Typical home
    $264,912
    Gross yield
  • Fond du Lac, WI

    Typical home
    $234,237
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Brandon, WI

    Typical home
    $304,917
    Gross yield
  • Rosendale, WI

    Typical home
    $315,889
    Gross yield
  • Oakfield, WI

    Typical home
    $337,312
    Gross yield
  • St. Cloud, WI

    Typical home
    $340,058
    Gross yield

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