54537 Property Tax Rate

Kennan, Wisconsin · Part of Price County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.32%

53.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,488

$124/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,488

Monthly

$124

Eff. Rate

1.32%

vs. Wisconsin Avg53.5% below
vs. National Avg44.7% below

How ZIP 54537 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 54537$1,488
Wisconsin Average$3,199
National Average$2,690

ZIP 54537

1.32%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.40%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Wisconsin

0.60%state avg 1.40%3.49%

Lower than 61% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(39th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 54537

Property owners in ZIP code 54537 (Kennan, Wisconsin) pay a median of $1,488/year in property taxes on homes valued at $113,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.32%, which is 6% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54537 is approximately $124, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Price County. This is $1,711 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54537 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53961 (1.32%) and 54841 (1.32%).

In Kennan, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $59,464, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses all property annually without a state cap, but primary residences qualify for the Homestead Credit — an income-based reduction that typically saves Price County homeowners $100–$300 per year. Apply for homestead credit with the Price County Assessor immediately after purchase to ensure the reduction appears on your first tax bill. Contact the Price County Assessor within 30 days if your assessment increased sharply from the previous owner's value, requesting a property inspection and value review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 54537?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 54537 (Kennan, WI) is 1.32%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Kennan, WI (54537)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 54537 is $1,488. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 54537 compare to the Wisconsin average?
ZIP code 54537's effective tax rate of 1.32% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,488, compared to the state average of $3,199.
What is the median home value in ZIP 54537?
The median home value in ZIP code 54537 (Kennan, WI) is $113,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 54537 in?
ZIP code 54537 is part of Price County in Wisconsin. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Wisconsin, visit the Price County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$168. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 54537 is part of Price County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Price County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.

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