54115 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54115 (De Pere, Wisconsin) pay a median of $4,429/year in property taxes on homes valued at $307,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.44%, which is near the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54115 is approximately $369, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brown County. This is $1,230 more than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54115 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54470 (1.44%) and 54848 (1.44%).

In De Pere, property taxes represent approximately 4.8% of the median household income of $92,023, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses all property annually without a state cap, but primary residences benefit from the Homestead Credit — an income-sensitive reduction that typically saves $150–$600 per year for middle-income homeowners in Brown County. File for homestead credit status with the Brown County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to ensure the reduction applies to your first tax bill. Check your assessment each January and submit a written challenge to the Brown County Assessor if your value increased more than 10% year-over-year without major improvements.