54216 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54216 (Kewaunee, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,836/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.64%, which is 17% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54216 is approximately $236, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kewaunee County. This is $363 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54216 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54481 (1.64%) and 53181 (1.64%).

In Kewaunee, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $81,650, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin property taxes increase annually with no state cap, but Kewaunee County homeowners benefit from the Homestead Credit — an income-based reduction that typically saves $100–$400 per year for owner-occupied primary residences. File your homestead credit application with the Kewaunee County Assessor within 30 days of closing to maximize your tax savings from the first bill. Review your assessment annually and submit a written protest to the Kewaunee County Assessor by the county's appeal deadline (typically 30 days after the assessment notice) if your property value seems out of line with the neighborhood.