54175 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54175 (Townsend, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,691/year in property taxes on homes valued at $253,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.06%, which is 24% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54175 is approximately $224, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Oconto County. This is $508 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54175 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53076 (1.06%) and 54104 (1.06%).

In Townsend, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $87,500, 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; Oconto County applies consistent market-rate assessments. Primary residence owners earning under $67,800 qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit on their state income tax return, providing annual relief of $50–$400. Contact the Oconto County Assessor to request a reassessment if your home's value appears inconsistent with comparable sales.