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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55947

Houston County · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Typical home value

$357,855[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.0%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+26.0%
vs metro
+20.6%
vs state
+20.2%
ZIP 55947 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55947 in MN

Price history

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

The typical home in 55947 is worth $357,855 — 20.6% above the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.0%. 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
$4,178[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
7,403[3]
Median household income
$88,611[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
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
3
  • LA CRESCENT SENIOR HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT

    369 students

  • LA CRESCENT-HOKAH ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT

    359 students

  • LA CRESCENT-HOKAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT

    292 students

  • La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo

    54 students

  • La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM

    High · Grades 7–12 · La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo

    41 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$1,810
Loan principal$286,284
Down payment$71,571
Total interest paid$365,140

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$2,457
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
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
63rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55947?
The typical home in 55947 is worth $357,855, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55947?
Home values in 55947 are up 4.0% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 55947?
The effective property tax rate in 55947 is 1.2% — roughly $4,178 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55947?
ZIP code 55947 has a population of 7,403 and a median household income of $88,611.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Onalaska, WI

    Typical home
    $363,785
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Brownsville, MN

    Typical home
    $345,808
    Gross yield
  • West Salem, WI

    Typical home
    $377,777
    Gross yield
  • Houston, MN

    Typical home
    $337,117
    Gross yield
  • Mindoro CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $335,628
    Gross yield
  • Coon Valley, WI

    Typical home
    $333,433
    Gross yield

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