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Princeton, WI — ZIP 54968

Population: 2,762 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 54968 (Princeton, WI) is $239,909 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $222,435 after a median 50 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,909

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$239,909
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+88.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$245,375
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$222,435
Median list price
$242,420
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-19.1%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
21
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,333/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.9 : 1
Schools include
Princeton School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ripon City Landfill (12.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
39.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Bed-Ah-Wick Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Appleton International Airport (ATW) (42 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL & CLINICS INC, ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL, THEDACARE REGIONAL MED CTR - NEENAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+38 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
50.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,354
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
63.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,864
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

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

How it compares

ZIP 54968State medianUS median
Typical home value$239,909$310,155$285,053
Median sale price$222,435$324,905$319,906
Median days on market50 days51 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,354$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 typical home value in ZIP 54968?
$239,909.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54968?
$222,435.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54968?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54968?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54968?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54968?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54968?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54968?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54968?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54968?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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