54730 Property Tax Rate

Colfax, Wisconsin · Part of Dunn County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.42%

1.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$3,238

$270/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$3,238

Monthly

$270

Eff. Rate

1.42%

vs. Wisconsin Avg1.2% above
vs. National Avg20.4% above

How ZIP 54730 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 54730$3,238
Wisconsin Average$3,199
National Average$2,690

ZIP 54730

1.42%

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%

Higher than 54% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(54th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 54730

Property owners in ZIP code 54730 (Colfax, Wisconsin) pay a median of $3,238/year in property taxes on homes valued at $228,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.42%, which is near the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54730 is approximately $270, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dunn County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54730 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54739 (1.42%) and 54626 (1.42%).

In Colfax, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $80,347, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin property tax relief comes via the Homestead Credit on your state return—not an exemption—if property taxes exceed 3.6% of household income and your income is under approximately $68,460. Register your primary residence with the Dunn County Assessor after purchase to confirm proper classification and learn about any county exemption programs for seniors or disabled persons. File the Homestead Credit annually on your Wisconsin tax return (Form 1 or 1-NR) to claim back overpaid property taxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 54730?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 54730 (Colfax, WI) is 1.42%. 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 Colfax, WI (54730)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 54730 is $3,238. 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 54730 compare to the Wisconsin average?
ZIP code 54730's effective tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $3,238, compared to the state average of $3,199.
What is the median home value in ZIP 54730?
The median home value in ZIP code 54730 (Colfax, WI) is $228,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 54730 in?
ZIP code 54730 is part of Dunn County in Wisconsin. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Wisconsin, visit the Dunn County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$214. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 54730 is part of Dunn County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Dunn 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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