ZIP Code 54401

In Wausau's 54401 ZIP code, homes carry a median value of $196,700, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.47% works out to roughly $2,892 a year on such a home. With median household income at $71,586, that tax bill equals about 4% of annual earnings, a share many households can absorb without straining. Per-capita income sits at $38,525, so single earners may feel the bite more sharply than dual-income families. A combined sales tax of 5.50% adds a little to everyday purchases, though it does not touch housing costs directly.