54488 Property Tax Rate
Unity, Wisconsin · Part of Clark County
Effective Tax Rate
1.41%
39.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$1,947
$162/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$1,947
Monthly
$162
Eff. Rate
1.41%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 54488 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$162/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
Near the Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 1.40%
Data confidence
Moderate confidenceThe Census margin of error is $297, about 15% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Clark County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
Lower-rate similar ZIPs
This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 54488 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Moderate ACS confidence
$297 tax MOE, 15% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County context only
Clark County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 54488
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $138,300, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.41%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Wisconsin and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $162 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Clark County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 54488 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 54488
1.41%
Effective rate
Wisconsin Avg
1.40%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Wisconsin
Higher than 53% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(53th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 54488
Property owners in ZIP code 54488 (Unity, Wisconsin) pay a median of $1,947/year in property taxes on homes valued at $138,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.41%, which is near the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54488 is approximately $162, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clark County. This is $1,252 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54488 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54618 (1.41%) and 54486 (1.41%).
In Unity, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $66,607, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 54488, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Clark County's tax assessor directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 54488?
How much are property taxes in Unity, WI (54488)?
How does ZIP 54488 compare to the Wisconsin average?
What is the median home value in ZIP 54488?
What county is ZIP code 54488 in?
Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$297. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 54488 is part of Clark County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
View Clark County on TaxByCounty →Why compare these ZIPs?
Better comparison set for ZIP 54488
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
54493
Willard, WI
0.12 percentage points lower than ZIP 54488.
Rate
1.29%
Tax
$2,776
Quality
82
54436
Granton, WI
0.08 percentage points lower than ZIP 54488.
Rate
1.33%
Tax
$2,294
Quality
82
54456
Neillsville, WI
0.05 percentage points lower than ZIP 54488.
Rate
1.35%
Tax
$2,282
Quality
82
54545
Manitowish Waters, WI
0.81 percentage points lower than ZIP 54488.
Rate
0.60%
Tax
$3,897
Quality
73
53726
Madison, WI
$462,200 higher median home value than ZIP 54488.
Rate
1.67%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
82
53125
Fontana, WI
0.41 percentage points lower than ZIP 54488.
Rate
1.00%
Tax
$5,779
Quality
82
53097
Mequon, WI
0.22 percentage points lower than ZIP 54488.
Rate
1.19%
Tax
$6,260
Quality
89
53058
Nashotah, WI
0.36 percentage points lower than ZIP 54488.
Rate
1.05%
Tax
$5,317
Quality
82
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.