The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54739 sells for about $244,250, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $1,091 a month.
ZIP 54739 — Elk Mound
The housing market in 54739 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by local buyers seeking rural residential properties within commuting distance of the Chippewa Valley's major employment hubs.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with convenient access to the larger employment and educational centers of the Chippewa Valley.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 7.7% — 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 4.5%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 54739, Wisconsin
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 Elk Mound area are generally low, consistent with rural and small-town Wisconsin trends, and remain significantly below national averages.
The area is primarily served by the Elk Mound Area School District, which is generally regarded for its stable academic performance and community-focused environment.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks primarily near the Red Cedar River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Eau Claire metropolitan area, with local growth focused on residential expansion and support services for the surrounding agricultural and industrial sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels in Wisconsin, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal budgets; exemptions exist for primary residences via the state lottery and gaming credit.
Commuters primarily utilize US Highway 12 and Interstate 94 for access to the larger employment hubs of Eau Claire and Menomonie.
The area features access to local parks, rural trail systems, and proximity to the Red Cedar State Trail, with major shopping and dining amenities located in nearby Menomonie and Eau Claire.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from local workers and students, with limited multi-family development in the immediate ZIP.
The economy is anchored by the broader Chippewa Valley industrial and service sectors, with significant employment contributions from healthcare, education, and manufacturing in nearby cities.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with major corridors provided by US-12 and I-94 connecting the area to regional employment centers.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial improvements along the highway corridors.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-level property tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Western Wisconsin.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Regional trail system accessible nearby for hiking and biking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.