54846 Property Tax Rate

High Bridge, Wisconsin · Part of Ashland County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.28%

40.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,891

$158/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,891

Monthly

$158

Eff. Rate

1.28%

vs. Wisconsin Avg40.9% below
vs. National Avg29.7% below

How ZIP 54846 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 54846$1,891
Wisconsin Average$3,199
National Average$2,690

ZIP 54846

1.28%

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 67% of ZIP codes in Wisconsin(33th percentile, 761 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 54846

Property owners in ZIP code 54846 (High Bridge, Wisconsin) pay a median of $1,891/year in property taxes on homes valued at $147,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.28%, which is 9% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54846 is approximately $158, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ashland County. This is $1,308 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54846 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54824 (1.28%) and 53817 (1.28%).

In High Bridge, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $75,938, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin has no state assessment cap for homeowners, but Ashland County offers the Homestead Credit — an income-dependent reduction that saves owner-occupied primary residences $100–$400 per year. File your homestead credit application with the Ashland County Assessor within 30 days of closing to activate the tax reduction on your first bill. Contact the Ashland County Assessor if your assessed value is significantly higher than comparable homes in your neighborhood that recently sold, requesting a reassessment within the 30-day protest window.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 54846?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 54846 (High Bridge, WI) is 1.28%. 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 High Bridge, WI (54846)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 54846 is $1,891. 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 54846 compare to the Wisconsin average?
ZIP code 54846's effective tax rate of 1.28% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,891, compared to the state average of $3,199.
What is the median home value in ZIP 54846?
The median home value in ZIP code 54846 (High Bridge, WI) is $147,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 54846 in?
ZIP code 54846 is part of Ashland County in Wisconsin. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Wisconsin, visit the Ashland County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$184. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 54846 is part of Ashland County, Wisconsin. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Ashland 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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