The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54635 sells for about $207,500, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $688 a month.
ZIP 54635 — Hixton
The housing market in 54635 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth consistent with rural Wisconsin trends. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable, quiet living, though the limited number of closed sales reflects a slow-moving market.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options, though it requires a commute for most professional employment.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 9.7% — 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 5.8%/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 54635, Jackson 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.
Crime rates in Hixton are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents reported as rare in this rural Jackson County community.
The area is served by the Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District, which provides small-town educational settings with generally stable performance metrics.
The region faces moderate risks from severe winter weather and occasional localized flooding near the Trempealeau River, though wildfire risk is generally low.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development occurring in the immediate ZIP.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Jackson County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal mill rates; no state income tax is applied to property assessments.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via I-94 to reach employment hubs in Eau Claire or Black River Falls.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Black River State Forest, local snowmobile trails, and fishing spots along the Trempealeau River.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family rentals, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, timber, and small-business services, with many residents commuting to larger regional centers for employment.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-94 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the 54635 ZIP code.
Jackson County utilizes a market-value assessment system, with properties reassessed periodically to reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for emergency services and infrastructure maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for rural properties may be influenced by proximity to fire response services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 54635 profile.
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.
- BJ’s Airport Bar & Grill4.511.6 mi
- Sunset Tavern4.610.1 mi
- Lunda Community Park4.79.6 mi
- Black River State Forest4.511.6 mi
- Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area4.612 mi
- Lunda Community Park4.79.6 mi
- Castle Mound Pine Forest4.712 mi
- Skyline Golf Course & Restaurant4.19.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Expansive public land offering hiking, hunting, and camping.
Provides local fishing and recreational water access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.