The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54466 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $669 a month.
ZIP 54466 — Pittsville
The housing market in ZIP 54466 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural northern Wisconsin community. Prices have seen modest, steady growth over the last decade, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable, with affordability being the primary driver for local buyers.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and families seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle in a rural setting.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.5% · poverty 9.1% — 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 6.1%/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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54466, Price 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.
Crime rates in Prentice are generally low and consistent with rural northern Wisconsin trends, remaining well below national averages for violent and property crime.
The Prentice School District serves the area, providing a small-town educational environment with a focus on community-integrated learning.
The area faces standard northern Wisconsin climate risks, including heavy winter snowfall and occasional severe thunderstorms; flood risk is localized to areas near the Jump River.
Economic momentum is stable but modest, driven primarily by local manufacturing, forestry, and small-scale service industries in Price County.
Property taxes are levied by Price County, the Village of Prentice, and the Prentice School District; the rate is determined by local millage requirements and state-mandated assessment formulas.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with most residents working within Price County; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including the Pine Line Rail Trail, local lakes for fishing, and proximity to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low turnover and a reliance on single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and forestry, with a significant portion of the workforce employed in regional service and public sector roles.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with Highway 13 serving as the primary north-south corridor through the region.
Development is focused on small-scale infrastructure maintenance and local community improvements rather than large-scale commercial projects.
Price County utilizes a standard ad valorem assessment system, with properties reassessed periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Prentice School District taxes and local municipal levies; no major MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional risks related to winter weather and fire exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 54466 profiles.
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.
- Cranfest | Warrens Cranberry Festival4.619.8 mi
- Fannies Supper Club & Motel4.317.6 mi
- Sandhill State Wildlife Area4.67.5 mi
- North Wood County Park & Campground4.612.5 mi
- Lake Dexter County Park & Campground4.66.8 mi
- Sandhill State Wildlife Area4.67.5 mi
- North Wood County Park & Campground4.612.5 mi
- Lake Dexter County Park & Campground4.66.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A 26-mile multi-use trail connecting Prentice to Medford.
Provides local fishing and recreational boating opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.