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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55921

Houston County · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Typical home value

$284,842[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.1%
5-year / yr
+7.8%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
≈ U.S. median
vs metro
-4.0%
vs state
-4.3%
ZIP 55921 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55921 in MN

Price history

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

The typical home in 55921 is worth $284,842 — 4.0% below the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#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
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,461[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
4,659[3]
Median household income
$80,161[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-35[5]
Moved in
437
Moved out
472

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    298 students

  • CALEDONIA SENIOR HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    267 students

  • CALEDONIA MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    140 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$1,440
Loan principal$227,874
Down payment$56,968
Total interest paid$290,640

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$1,882
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
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55921?
The typical home in 55921 is worth $284,842, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55921?
Home values in 55921 are up 5.1% over the past year, and up 7.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 55921?
The effective property tax rate in 55921 is 0.9% — roughly $2,461 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55921?
ZIP code 55921 has a population of 4,659 and a median household income of $80,161.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Rockland, WI

    Typical home
    $294,978
    Gross yield
  • Hokah, MN

    Typical home
    $296,628
    Gross yield
  • La Crosse, WI

    Typical home
    $298,600
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Viroqua, WI

    Typical home
    $268,124
    Gross yield
  • Westby, WI

    Typical home
    $267,084
    Gross yield
  • Chaseburg, WI

    Typical home
    $306,024
    Gross yield

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