54120 Property Tax Rate

Fence, Wisconsin · Part of Florence County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.16%

27.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,310

$193/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,310

Monthly

$193

Eff. Rate

1.16%

vs. Wisconsin Avg27.8% below
vs. National Avg14.1% below

How ZIP 54120 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 54120$2,310
Wisconsin Average$3,199
National Average$2,690

ZIP 54120

1.16%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.40%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Wisconsin

0.60%state avg 1.40%3.49%

Lower than 83% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(17th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 54120

Property owners in ZIP code 54120 (Fence, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,310/year in property taxes on homes valued at $200,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.16%, which is 18% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54120 is approximately $193, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Florence County. This is $889 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54120 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53118 (1.16%) and 54412 (1.16%).

In Fence, property taxes represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $50,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin has no annual assessment cap for homeowners, but your primary residence qualifies for the Homestead Credit — a refundable income-based tax reduction that saves qualifying homeowners $200–$400 annually in Florence County. Register your homestead credit claim with the Florence County Assessor's office immediately after closing to secure the reduction on your first bill. Request a property inspection with the Florence County Assessor within 60 days if you believe your assessment is inaccurate or if comparable homes in your neighborhood are assessed significantly lower.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 54120?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 54120 (Fence, WI) is 1.16%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Fence, WI (54120)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 54120 is $2,310. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 54120 compare to the Wisconsin average?
ZIP code 54120's effective tax rate of 1.16% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,310, compared to the state average of $3,199.
What is the median home value in ZIP 54120?
The median home value in ZIP code 54120 (Fence, WI) is $200,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 54120 in?
ZIP code 54120 is part of Florence County in Wisconsin. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Wisconsin, visit the Florence County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$786. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 54120 is part of Florence County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Florence County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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