The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54923 sells for about $225,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.7% 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 $835 a month.
ZIP 54923 — Berlin
The housing market in 54923 remains stable with modest year-over-year price growth and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by local affordability, though limited supply continues to constrain sales volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable housing options and a quiet, small-town lifestyle within commuting distance of larger regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 11.4% — 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 7.7%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54923
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 the Berlin area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Berlin Area School District, which maintains a stable reputation for its K-12 offerings and community-focused educational programs.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe winter weather and occasional flooding near the Fox River, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural processing, with steady infrastructure maintenance supporting the small-town industrial base.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates influenced by school district levies and local government budget requirements.
Residents primarily commute by car to nearby employment hubs in Oshkosh or Appleton, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area features access to the Fox River for boating and fishing, several local parks, and proximity to regional golf courses and community shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited new multi-family construction keeping supply tight.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities for professional roles.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with State Highway 49 and 91 serving as the primary corridors for regional travel.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local commercial improvements rather than large-scale master-planned projects.
Parcels are subject to Berlin Area School District taxes and local municipal levies for public services.
Property insurance markets remain stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to flood-prone areas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profile.
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.
Features river access, walking trails, and picnic areas.
A local 9-hole course serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.