54401 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54401 (Wausau, Wisconsin) pay a median of $3,128/year in property taxes on homes valued at $186,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.68%, which is 20% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54401 is approximately $261, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marathon County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54401 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53593 (1.68%) and 53803 (1.68%).

In Wausau, property taxes represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $69,542, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin has no state cap on annual assessment increases, but Marathon County homeowners benefit from the Homestead Credit — an income-dependent reduction that provides $100–$400+ in annual tax relief for owner-occupied primary residences. Apply for homestead credit with the Marathon County Assessor within 30 days of closing to activate the reduction on your first tax bill. File a formal assessment challenge with the Marathon County Assessor by the protest deadline (typically 30 days after the assessment notice) if your home's assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales by 10% or more.