The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54741 sells for about $197,812, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $675 a month.
ZIP 54741 — Fairchild
The housing market in 54741 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Wisconsin community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking affordable rural living, including retirees and families who prioritize lower housing costs over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 19.2% — 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 6.2%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54741, 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.
The area is served by the Fairchild-Altoona school district, which provides standard rural educational services.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern seasonal weather risks, including winter storms and occasional severe thunderstorms.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local commerce with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels based on equalized property values, with standard exemptions for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs like Eau Claire for employment.
The area features access to local parks and rural outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and snowmobile trails.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family home rentals with low turnover.
The economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in Eau Claire County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on state and county highways; public transit is not available.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide property tax assessments.
Property insurance rates are generally stable, reflecting the low-density rural environment and standard hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
Extensive public land for hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.