54761 Property Tax Rate

Plum City, Wisconsin · Part of Pierce County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.58%

7.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,954

$246/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,954

Monthly

$246

Eff. Rate

1.58%

vs. Wisconsin Avg7.7% below
vs. National Avg9.8% above

How ZIP 54761 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 54761$2,954
Wisconsin Average$3,199
National Average$2,690

ZIP 54761

1.58%

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 77% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(77th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 54761

Property owners in ZIP code 54761 (Plum City, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,954/year in property taxes on homes valued at $186,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.58%, which is 13% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54761 is approximately $246, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pierce County. This is $245 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54761 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53114 (1.58%) and 53807 (1.59%).

In Plum City, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $68,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses properties annually to market value with no homestead exemption; Pierce County applies uniform market-rate assessments each year. Households with primary residence status and annual income below $67,800 qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit — claim it on your state tax return for $50–$400 annual relief. Request an assessment review from the Pierce County Assessor if comparable sales suggest your home is overvalued.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 54761?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 54761 (Plum City, WI) is 1.58%. 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 Plum City, WI (54761)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 54761 is $2,954. 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 54761 compare to the Wisconsin average?
ZIP code 54761's effective tax rate of 1.58% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,954, compared to the state average of $3,199.
What is the median home value in ZIP 54761?
The median home value in ZIP code 54761 (Plum City, WI) is $186,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 54761 in?
ZIP code 54761 is part of Pierce County in Wisconsin. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Wisconsin, visit the Pierce County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$257. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 54761 is part of Pierce County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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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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