The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54937 sells for about $262,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,132 a month.
ZIP 54937 — Fond du Lac
The housing market in 54937 remains stable with moderate year-over-year price appreciation and consistent demand. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though buyers are increasingly sensitive to interest rates and affordability constraints.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking a balance of suburban space and access to regional employment hubs in the Fox Valley.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 5.7% — 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 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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54937, Fond du Lac 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.
The area is served by the Fond du Lac School District, which maintains a standard curriculum and performance profile consistent with regional averages.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal winter storms and occasional severe thunderstorms; flood risk is localized to areas near Lake Winnebago.
Economic momentum is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors centered in the Fond du Lac area, with steady infrastructure maintenance.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels based on equalized value; Wisconsin utilizes a school district levy system that accounts for the majority of the tax burden.
Residents primarily commute via I-41, providing direct access to the Fox Cities to the north and Milwaukee to the south.
The area offers significant access to Lake Winnebago for boating and fishing, alongside local parks and golf courses within the Fond du Lac city limits.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand from local workers and students, with limited new multi-family supply keeping vacancy rates low.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare services, and regional retail, with major employers including local medical centers and industrial manufacturers.
The area is served by I-41 and US-151, facilitating regional transit; public transit options are limited to local bus services within Fond du Lac.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial expansion along the major highway corridors.
Parcels are subject to Fond du Lac School District levies and county-level special purpose districts for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting moderate risk profiles for wind and winter-related damage.
Data retrieved from 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.
- Tiki Beach Resort4.210.3 mi
- Ledgeview Bowling4.23.8 mi
- Fondy Sports Park4.47.1 mi
- Road America®4.917.7 mi
- EAA AirVenture4.918.9 mi
- Sunburst Ski Area4.419.3 mi
- LaClare Creamery Cheese Shop, Cafe, & Goat Farm4.811.2 mi
- Jug's Hitching Post Saloon & Grill4.619.9 mi
- Lakeside Park4.75.6 mi
- Wade House Historic Site4.712.6 mi
- Odyssey Cinemas and Social Fond du Lac47.6 mi
- Children's Museum of Fond du Lac4.55.8 mi
- Ledgeview Bowling4.23.8 mi
- EAA Aviation Museum4.919.4 mi
- Wade House Historic Site4.712.6 mi
- Children's Museum of Fond du Lac4.55.8 mi
- Hidden Hollow ART4.917.4 mi
- Military Veterans Museum4.818.2 mi
- Lakeside Park4.75.6 mi
- Long Lake Recreation Area4.611.2 mi
- Hobb's Woods4.87.9 mi
- Greenbush Recreation Area in Kettle Moraine’s Northern Unit4.812.1 mi
- Kiekhaefer Park4.65.5 mi
- Whispering Springs Golf Club4.72.5 mi
- The Fields of Clover Hill4.512.3 mi
- Rolling Meadows Golf Course4.36.7 mi
- South Hills Golf & Country Club4.43.4 mi
- Fleet Farm4.36.3 mi
- Kohl's4.27 mi
- Pick 'n Save46.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.47 mi
- Pick 'n Save4.15.4 mi
- Wittman Regional Airport4.919.2 mi
- EAA Seaplane Base4.814.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional lake providing boating, fishing, and recreational access.
Large municipal park on the shores of Lake Winnebago with picnic areas and trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.