54491 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54491 (White Lake, Wisconsin) pay a median of $1,986/year in property taxes on homes valued at $160,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.24%, which is 12% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54491 is approximately $166, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Langlade County. This is $1,213 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54491 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54721 (1.24%) and 54722 (1.24%).

In White Lake, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $52,037, 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.