54428 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54428 (Elcho, Wisconsin) pay a median of $1,813/year in property taxes on homes valued at $178,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.02%, which is 28% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54428 is approximately $151, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Langlade County. This is $1,386 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54428 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54748 (1.02%) and 54813 (1.02%).

In Elcho, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $49,407, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin has no annual assessment cap for homeowners, but Langlade County offers the Homestead Credit — an income-based tax reduction that provides $100–$300+ in annual savings for owner-occupied primary residences. Register for your homestead credit claim with the Langlade County Assessor immediately after closing to ensure the reduction appears on your first tax bill. Submit a written assessment dispute to the Langlade County Assessor within 30 days if your property's assessed value seems inflated compared to similar homes that recently sold in your area.