The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54911 sells for about $285,000, or $196 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,037 a month.
ZIP 54911 — Appleton
The 54911 housing market shows steady demand with a median list price of $285,000 and a healthy sale-to-list ratio. Low inventory levels continue to support price growth, though the market remains sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. Overall, the area remains an affordable and attractive option for local buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, families, and professionals seeking an affordable, centrally located urban environment with easy access to regional amenities.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 9.0% — 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 8.7%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54911, Outagamie 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 Appleton Area School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal winter weather and occasional severe storms; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Fox River.
Appleton serves as a regional hub for the Fox Cities, with a diverse economy anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the City of Appleton, with rates determined by the combined levies of the city, county, and school district.
Residents benefit from proximity to major regional corridors like I-41, providing efficient access to employment centers throughout the Fox Cities.
The ZIP features access to numerous city parks, the Fox River trail system, and proximity to downtown Appleton's shopping and dining districts.
The rental market remains competitive due to the area's affordability and steady demand from students and young professionals.
The local economy is driven by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries, supported by the broader Fox Cities economic region.
The area is served by a network of local roads and is positioned near the I-41 corridor for regional transit.
Ongoing urban revitalization efforts continue to focus on downtown infrastructure and residential infill projects.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and Appleton Area School District tax levies.
Standard property insurance coverage is available, with premiums influenced by regional weather patterns.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode.
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.
- Badger Sports Park4.51.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.25.5 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park Appleton4.35.4 mi
- Xtreme Air4.42.7 mi
- Luv 2 Play Appleton4.75.4 mi
- Fox Cities Performing Arts Center4.72.4 mi
- LedgeStone Vineyards & Winery4.714.5 mi
- Badger Sports Park4.51.5 mi
- Paine Art Center & Gardens4.819.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.25.5 mi
- High Cliff State Park4.89 mi
- Marcus Valley Grand Cinema4.72.4 mi
- Appleton Memorial Park4.70.6 mi
- Badger Sports Park4.51.5 mi
- Plamann Park4.63 mi
- Paine Art Center & Gardens4.819.5 mi
- Building For Kids4.52.3 mi
- Fox Cities Exhibition Center4.52.4 mi
- Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass4.87.9 mi
- Mulva Cultural Center4.619.1 mi
- High Cliff State Park4.89 mi
- Appleton Memorial Park4.70.6 mi
- Plamann Park4.63 mi
- Heckrodt Wetland Reserve4.85.6 mi
- Bubolz Nature Preserve4.64.3 mi
- Spellman's Marina LLC4.819.7 mi
- High Cliff State Park Marina4.78.9 mi
- Mid Vallee Golf Course4.410.5 mi
- Winagamie Golf Course3.910.5 mi
- High Cliff Golf and Event Center4.48.8 mi
- Royal St. Patrick's Golf Links4.69.3 mi
- Irish Waters Golf Club47.9 mi
- Fox River Mall4.34.9 mi
- Meijer4.32.5 mi
- Fleet Farm4.34.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.45.4 mi
- Kohl's4.22.3 mi
- Appleton International Airport (ATW)4.57 mi
- Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport4.518.8 mi
- Wittman Regional Airport4.921.9 mi
- EAA Seaplane Base4.824.3 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 access and scenic views.
Central hub for local businesses and entertainment.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.