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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54974

Fond du Lac County · Fond du Lac, WI

Typical home value

$315,889[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.3%
5-year / yr
+8.4%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+11.2%
vs metro
-7.1%
vs state
+3.5%
ZIP 54974 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54974 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 54974 is worth $315,889 — 7.1% below the Fond du Lac, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#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
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,076[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
1,415[3]
Median household income
$97,222[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Laconia High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Rosendale-Brandon School District

    327 students

  • Rosendale Primary

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Rosendale-Brandon School District

    222 students

  • Rosendale-Brandon Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Rosendale-Brandon School District

    203 students

  • Rosendale Intermediate

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Rosendale-Brandon School District

    78 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$1,597
Loan principal$252,711
Down payment$63,178
Total interest paid$322,319

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$2,200
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
69th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
62nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54974?
The typical home in 54974 is worth $315,889, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54974?
Home values in 54974 are up 8.3% over the past year, and up 8.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 54974?
The effective property tax rate in 54974 is 1.3% — roughly $4,076 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54974?
ZIP code 54974 has a population of 1,415 and a median household income of $97,222.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Brandon, WI

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

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

    Typical home
    $340,058
    Gross yield
  • Mount Calvary, WI

    Typical home
    $340,308
    Gross yield
  • Fond du Lac, WI

    Typical home
    $343,615
    Gross yield
  • WI

    Typical home
    $350,948
    Gross yield

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