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Appleton, WI — ZIP 54911

Population: 25,308 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54911 (Appleton, WI) is $281,704 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $278,000 after a median 39.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,338/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,704

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

39.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$281,704
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+22.3%
5-year appreciation
+49.3%
10-year appreciation
+129.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$281,704
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
$278,000
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
39.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
89
Sale-to-list ratio
102.5%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,338/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
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
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
5
Schools include
Columbus Elementary, Edison Elementary, Einstein Middle, Franklin Elementary, Huntley Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind
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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc. (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
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.7 in
Annual snowfall
57.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
195
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
186

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
63,847
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
54,262

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Appleton International Airport (ATW) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Appleton International Airport (ATW) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - APPLETON INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+364 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
64.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,287
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
97,715
Average weekly wage
$1,156
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
384

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

How it compares

ZIP 54911State medianUS median
Median home value$281,704$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$278,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market40 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,338/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,287$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 54911?
$281,704.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54911?
$278,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54911?
Median days on market: 39.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54911?
Typical rent: $1,338/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54911?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 54911 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54911?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54911?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54911?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc., 3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 54911?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 54911 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 54911?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54911?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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