The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54880 sells for about $243,526, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% 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 $950 a month.
ZIP 54880 — Superior
The housing market in 54880 remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent inventory levels. Demand is driven by local employment in logistics and healthcare, though the market is sensitive to regional economic shifts. Figures for specific metrics like price-cut percentage and months of supply are based on current portal data, while some demographic data is sourced from the most recent ACS estimates.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and first-time homebuyers seeking affordable housing relative to the broader Duluth-Superior metro area, as well as workers in the regional logistics and healthcare sectors.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.1 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 3.8% · poverty 11.2% — 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 6.8%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54880, Douglas County WI
Crime rates in Superior are generally consistent with regional averages for similar-sized industrial port cities in the Upper Midwest, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Superior School District, which maintains a mix of elementary and secondary facilities; school performance ratings are generally moderate.
The area faces standard regional risks including heavy winter snowfall and potential localized flooding near the Lake Superior shoreline and Nemadji River basin.
Economic momentum is tied to the Port of Superior's logistics and shipping operations, alongside healthcare and education sectors serving the Twin Ports region.
Property taxes are levied by Douglas County, the City of Superior, and the local school district; the state of Wisconsin utilizes a property tax credit system to offset local burdens.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with easy access to US-2 and US-53 providing connections to Duluth, Minnesota, the primary employment hub.
The area features extensive access to Lake Superior waterfront, Barker's Island, and numerous municipal parks, trails, and golf courses within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from students and port workers, with a limited supply of modern multi-family units.
The economy is anchored by the Port of Superior, regional healthcare providers, and the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
The area is served by major highway corridors including US-2 and US-53, with limited public transit options primarily focused on local bus routes.
Development is focused on waterfront revitalization and the maintenance of existing industrial and residential infrastructure.
Douglas County utilizes a market-value assessment system with annual adjustments based on sales data.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and local municipal utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional winter weather risks and proximity to the Great Lakes.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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 a marina, beach, and recreational space on Lake Superior.
A public 18-hole course serving the local community.
One of the largest municipal forests in the country with extensive trail systems.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.