The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54410 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $789 a month.
ZIP 54410 — Arpin
The housing market in 54410 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable single-family homes, though limited supply keeps sales volume low.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs compared to larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 10.5% — 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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54410, Marathon 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.
The area is served by the Athens School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with localized community support.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal winter storms and occasional severe thunderstorms; flood risk is generally low outside of immediate riparian zones.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural and manufacturing sectors in Marathon County, with steady but modest development activity.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels in Wisconsin, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal budgets; exemptions for primary residences (lottery credit) apply.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs like Wausau or Medford via state highway corridors.
Local amenities include community parks, access to rural trail systems for snowmobiling and hiking, and proximity to regional lakes for seasonal fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family rentals, with limited multi-family supply.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to the broader Wausau metropolitan area for employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, relying on state and county highway networks for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing rural infrastructure.
Marathon County utilizes a centralized assessment system to determine property values for taxation purposes.
Parcels are subject to Athens School District levies and local municipal taxes, with no significant MUD/PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard profile of the rural Wisconsin landscape.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Hollyrock's, LLC4.513.6 mi
- Ridges Golf Course And Banquet Facility4.416.4 mi
- Golden Sands Speedway4.618.4 mi
- Marshfield Fairgrounds Park by the Central Wisconsin State Fair Association4.311.4 mi
- Blue Heron BrewPub4.111.9 mi
- Wildwood Zoo4.611.8 mi
- North Wood County Park & Campground4.66 mi
- Powers Bluff County Park & Winter Recreation Area4.62.4 mi
- Rotary Winter Wonderland4.811.7 mi
- Rogers Cinema 84.412 mi
- Jurustic Park4.915.9 mi
- World's Largest Round Barn4.511.3 mi
- Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial4.813.7 mi
- Wildwood Zoo4.611.8 mi
- North Wood County Park & Campground4.66 mi
- Powers Bluff County Park & Winter Recreation Area4.62.4 mi
- Lake Dexter County Park & Campground4.611.8 mi
- Wildwood Park4.711.7 mi
- RiverEdge Golf Course & Banquet Facility4.511.5 mi
- Homestead Golf Course & Supper Club4.410.3 mi
- Pick 'n Save4.211.8 mi
- Kohl's4.112.3 mi
- Marshfield Towne Center by Midland Management, LLC3.512.4 mi
- Central Wisconsin Airport4.324.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central hub for local events and municipal services.
Provides essential educational and community resources.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.