54411 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54411 (Athens, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,500/year in property taxes on homes valued at $210,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.19%, which is 16% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54411 is approximately $208, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marathon County. This is $699 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54411 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53027 (1.19%) and 53066 (1.18%).

In Athens, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $78,646, 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.