The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54153 sells for about $320,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $800 a month.
ZIP 54153 — City of Oconto
The 54153 housing market is currently experiencing a seller-leaning environment with limited inventory and steady price appreciation. While entry-level price points remain accessible compared to the Green Bay metro, buyers face competition for well-maintained properties. Market activity is driven by local demand and the area's relative affordability.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and commuters seeking a more affordable, rural-adjacent lifestyle compared to the core Green Bay metro area.
Median prices moved up 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.7% · poverty 9.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54153, Oconto County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the Oconto area are generally characterized as serving a rural community with moderate performance metrics typical of the region.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal wind and winter weather, with localized flood risks near the Oconto River and Green Bay shoreline.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and regional service sectors, with limited large-scale infrastructure development currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates influenced by local school district levies and state-mandated assessment formulas.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in the greater Green Bay metropolitan area.
The area offers significant outdoor access, including proximity to the Oconto River, Green Bay waterfront, local parks, and regional trail systems.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a mix of long-term rentals and some subsidized housing options.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and regional government services, with strong ties to the broader Green Bay industrial base.
Transportation is dominated by highway corridors connecting Oconto to Green Bay; public transit options are minimal.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential and commercial infill rather than large-scale master-planned projects.
The Oconto County assessment office manages property valuations for tax purposes across the county's municipalities.
Parcels are subject to Oconto Unified School District levies and county-wide special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to water bodies.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Commando Paintball Sports4.715.6 mi
- Murray's Irish Pub & Grill4.118.1 mi
- The Grate Tavern & Restaurant4.313.1 mi
- Oconto City Park4.46.1 mi
- Holtwood Sporting Complex & Park4.43.8 mi
- Forgotten Fire Winery4.811.1 mi
- Copper Culture State Park4.43.8 mi
- Peshtigo Fire Museum4.610.4 mi
- Menominee North Pier Lighthouse4.718.4 mi
- Copper Culture State Park4.43.8 mi
- Peshtigo Fire Museum4.610.4 mi
- Marinette County Historical Logging Museum4.516.9 mi
- Oconto City Park4.46.1 mi
- Holtwood Sporting Complex & Park4.43.8 mi
- North Bay Shore Park 24.55.6 mi
- Copper Culture State Park4.43.8 mi
- Badger Park4.610.7 mi
- Wave Pointe Marina & Resort4.317.7 mi
- Menominee Marina4.618.2 mi
- Irish Greens Golf Club & Restaurant4.32.6 mi
- Blaser's Acres4.312.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational fishing, boating, and scenic access.
Includes various municipal green spaces and community facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.