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Oshkosh, WI — ZIP 54902

Population: 22,243 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54902 (Oshkosh, WI) is $238,299 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $224,500 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,221/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,299

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,299
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+18.9%
5-year appreciation
+36.0%
10-year appreciation
+103.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$238,299
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$224,500
Median list price
$235,000
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-5.5%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
81
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,221/mo
1-year rent change
+8.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Jefferson Elementary, Lakeside Elementary, West High, Tipler Middle, Roosevelt Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ripon City Landfill (17.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
483
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,273
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,732

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,928
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
75.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,856
Average weekly wage
$1,183
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
293

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 54902State medianUS median
Median home value$238,299$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$224,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market55 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,221/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,928$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 54902?
$238,299.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54902?
$224,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54902?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54902?
Typical rent: $1,221/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54902?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is ZIP 54902 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54902?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54902?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54902?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54902?
10 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 54902 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54902?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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