The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54986 sells for about $350,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $867 a month.
ZIP 54986 — Winneconne
The Winneconne housing market is experiencing strong appreciation and high demand, driven by its desirable waterfront location and limited inventory. Sales activity remains robust with homes selling quickly, reflecting a competitive environment for buyers despite rising price points.
This ZIP is ideal for families and retirees seeking a quiet, water-oriented lifestyle with access to regional employment hubs, as well as investors targeting the stable, high-demand waterfront rental market.
Median prices moved up 16.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.4% · poverty 4.1% — 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 7.3%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54986, Winnebago 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.
Winneconne maintains a low crime rate consistent with small-town Wisconsin, generally reporting lower violent and property crime indices compared to larger regional urban centers.
The Winneconne Community School District is highly regarded locally, consistently meeting or exceeding state expectations for student achievement and growth.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal flooding due to its proximity to the Wolf River and Lake Winneconne, necessitating standard flood insurance considerations for waterfront properties.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a recreational hub and proximity to the Oshkosh-Appleton industrial corridor, with steady residential development focused on waterfront and rural-residential expansion.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Village of Winneconne and Winnebago County, with rates influenced by school district levies and local infrastructure funding requirements.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment centers in Oshkosh and Appleton, typically involving a 15-25 minute drive via state highway corridors.
The area is defined by its access to the Wolf River and Lake Winneconne, offering extensive boating, fishing, and waterfront park amenities, alongside local community trails and small-town shopping.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and limited inventory, with demand supported by seasonal residents and local workforce needs.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, agriculture, and light manufacturing, with significant employment spillover from the nearby Oshkosh and Appleton metropolitan areas.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with State Highway 116 serving as the primary artery connecting the village to the regional highway network.
Development is focused on maintaining the village's small-town character while accommodating modest residential growth through planned subdivisions and waterfront redevelopment.
The Winnebago County assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a market-based assessment system updated periodically to reflect current sales trends.
Parcels are subject to Winneconne Community School District levies and local municipal utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's proximity to water bodies and associated flood risk, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from censusreporter.org for Winneconne village/ZCTA 54986.
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.
Major recreational lake providing boating, fishing, and swimming access.
Central community park featuring picnic areas, playgrounds, and local event space.
Key regional river corridor supporting local tourism and water-based recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.