The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54896 sells for about $389,000, or $264 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $933 a month.
ZIP 54896 — Winter
The housing market in 54896 is characterized by low inventory and steady demand for recreational and rural properties. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, driven by the limited supply of single-family homes and the area's appeal as a Northwoods destination.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, or those seeking a remote, rural lifestyle with direct access to Northwoods trails and water activities.
Median prices moved up 10.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 1.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 16.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54896, Sawyer 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 Winter School District, which provides rural public education options for the local community.
The region is characterized by significant forest cover, presenting standard wildfire risks for the Northwoods area; flood risks are localized to proximity to the Flambeau River and area lakes.
Economic momentum is driven by outdoor recreation, tourism, and forestry, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the town level (e.g., Town of Draper) within Sawyer County, with rates determined by local school district and county levies.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with long drive times to regional employment hubs like Hayward or Rice Lake.
The area is a hub for outdoor recreation, featuring direct access to the Tuscobia State Trail, the Flambeau River State Forest, and numerous lakes for fishing and boating.
The rental market is extremely limited with very low inventory, primarily consisting of seasonal or long-term rural housing.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, outdoor recreation, and forestry-related industries.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available.
Development is largely restricted to small-scale residential or recreational property improvements.
Sawyer County utilizes a standard ad valorem assessment system for property taxation.
Parcels are subject to Winter School District levies and local town tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and proximity to forested areas.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profiles for Winter town, WI.
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.
- Treeland Resorts & Restaurant4.719.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Expansive public land offering hiking, hunting, and water access.
Multi-use trail popular for ATVing and snowmobiling.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.