54971 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 54971 (Ripon, Wisconsin) pay a median of $3,133/year in property taxes on homes valued at $182,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.71%, which is 22% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 54971 is approximately $261, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fond du Lac County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 54971 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53548 (1.71%) and 53511 (1.71%).

In Ripon, property taxes represent approximately 4.8% of the median household income of $65,914, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin taxes primary residences at full market value with no state cap, but the Homestead Credit and Lottery and Gaming Credit (both income-based) provide tax relief — claim both credits on your state return in the year following closing. Fond du Lac County reassesses at sale; contact the Fond du Lac County Assessor to ensure your homestead classification is properly recorded, which qualifies you for the state income-tax credits. File an assessment appeal with the Fond du Lac County Board of Review if comparable sales evidence shows your assessed value is excessive (deadline typically early March).