54481 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54481 (Stevens Point, Wisconsin) pay a median of $3,142/year in property taxes on homes valued at $191,700. 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 54481 is approximately $262, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Portage County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54481 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53181 (1.64%) and 54180 (1.64%).

In Stevens Point, property taxes represent approximately 5.5% of the median household income of $57,234, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses all property annually without a state cap, but primary residences receive the Homestead Credit — an income-based reduction that saves Portage County homeowners $150–$500 per year depending on household income and property value. Submit your homestead credit application to the Portage County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to secure the reduction on your first tax bill. Review your assessment notice each year and contact the Portage County Assessor if the assessed value increased more than your recent home improvements justify, requesting a physical inspection or value reduction.