54561 Property Tax Rate
Star Lake, Wisconsin · Part of Vilas County
Effective Tax Rate
0.61%
56.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$1,402
$117/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$1,402
Monthly
$117
Eff. Rate
0.61%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 54561 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
$117/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.79 percentage points below the Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 1.40%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $182, about 13% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Vilas 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.
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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 54561 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
Strong ACS confidence
$182 tax MOE, 13% 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
Vilas County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 54561
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 $229,200, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.61%, 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 $117 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Vilas County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 54561 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 54561
0.61%
Effective rate
Wisconsin Avg
1.40%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Wisconsin
Lower than 100% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(0th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 54561
Property owners in ZIP code 54561 (Star Lake, Wisconsin) pay a median of $1,402/year in property taxes on homes valued at $229,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 56% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54561 is approximately $117, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Vilas County. This is $1,797 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54561 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54531 (0.61%) and 54545 (0.60%).
If you're considering purchasing a home in 54561, 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 Vilas County's tax assessor directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$182. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 54561 is part of Vilas County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 54561
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
54545
Manitowish Waters, WI
0.01 percentage points lower than ZIP 54561.
Rate
0.60%
Tax
$3,897
Quality
73
53726
Madison, WI
$371,300 higher median home value than ZIP 54561.
Rate
1.67%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
82
53125
Fontana, WI
$347,300 higher median home value than ZIP 54561.
Rate
1.00%
Tax
$5,779
Quality
82
53097
Mequon, WI
$296,400 higher median home value than ZIP 54561.
Rate
1.19%
Tax
$6,260
Quality
89
53058
Nashotah, WI
$276,700 higher median home value than ZIP 54561.
Rate
1.05%
Tax
$5,317
Quality
82
53562
Middleton, WI
$266,400 higher median home value than ZIP 54561.
Rate
1.49%
Tax
$7,391
Quality
82
53018
Delafield, WI
$256,000 higher median home value than ZIP 54561.
Rate
1.05%
Tax
$5,106
Quality
82
54212
Fish Creek, WI
$251,900 higher median home value than ZIP 54561.
Rate
0.84%
Tax
$4,036
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.