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Prentice 54556

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.WisconsinBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 46
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$121K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
24
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$158K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.762
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$158K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.98%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.56%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.5.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,260
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Prentice 54556 compares

By median home value, Prentice 54556 is the 5th most expensive of 8 ZIP codes in Price County, and its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Price County.

Home values in Prentice 54556

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$41K$411K
ZIP codes in Price County ranked by median home value
#Price CountyMedian valueHomes
1Phillips 54555$203K3,706
2Ogema 54459$193K1,043
3Fifield 54524$175K454
4Park Falls 54552$170K3,535
5Prentice 54556$158K762
6Brantwood 54513$146K458
7Kennan 54537$143K349
8Catawba 54515$131K432

About the Prentice 54556 market

What is the median home price in Prentice 54556, WI?

The median sale price in Prentice 54556, WI is $121,069 (data through October 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Prentice 54556, WI each year?

24 homes sold in Prentice 54556, WI over the last 12 months (data through October 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Prentice 54556, WI a buyer's or seller's market?

Prentice 54556, WI is currently a balanced market, scoring 46 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through October 2025). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Prentice 54556, WI?

Prentice 54556, WI contains 762 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $158K.

How does Prentice 54556, WI compare to the rest of Price County?

By median home value, Prentice 54556, WI is the 5th most expensive of 8 ZIP codes in Price County. Its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Price County. Park Falls 54552 ranks just above it and Brantwood 54513 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Prentice 54556, WI?

56% of homes in Prentice 54556, WI are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Prentice 54556, WI hold?

98% of mortgaged homes in Prentice 54556, WI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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