54452 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54452 (Merrill, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,596/year in property taxes on homes valued at $162,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.60%, which is 14% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54452 is approximately $216, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lincoln County. This is $603 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54452 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54611 (1.60%) and 53532 (1.60%).

In Merrill, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $65,522, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin property taxes increase annually with no state cap, but Lincoln County homeowners receive the Homestead Credit — an income-dependent reduction that saves owner-occupied primary residences $150–$400+ per year. Register for homestead credit status with the Lincoln County Assessor within 30 days of closing to apply the reduction to your first tax bill. Submit an assessment protest to the Lincoln County Assessor if your home's assessed value exceeds comparable sales in your area by more than 10%, typically within 30 days of receiving the assessment notice.