54026 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54026 (Star Prairie, Wisconsin) pay a median of $3,786/year in property taxes on homes valued at $304,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.24%, which is 11% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54026 is approximately $316, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Polk County. This is $587 more than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54026 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54962 (1.24%) and 54921 (1.24%).

In Star Prairie, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $93,235, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses properties annually to market value with no homestead exemption or growth cap. Primary residence owners with household income below $67,800 qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit on their state tax return, providing annual relief of $50–$300. Contact the Polk County Assessor to request a reassessment if your home's appraised value exceeds comparable properties in your neighborhood.