Wausau Is One of the Hottest ZIP Codes in Wisconsin-Here's Why
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Wausau's 54403 ZIP code appears on Realtor.com®'s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list as a fast-moving, affordable market. Homes in Wausau sold in a median of 36 days between January and June 2025, more than two weeks faster than the U.S. median of 53 days. The typical listing price in Wausau was $245,000, well below the June 2025 national housing market median of $441,000. Smaller Midwestern cities are noted for combining affordability with quality of life. Wisconsin showed multiple strong markets, including Racine (ZIP 53402) at No. 30 with a $329,000 median and 29 days, and Sheboygan (ZIP 53083) at No. 32 with a $326,000 median and 32 days.
Wausau, Wisconsin, has secured a place on the Realtor.com® 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list, highlighting the demand for affordable, fast-moving homes in the Midwest. Each year, the rankings identify communities where listings sell at record speed and attract far more buyer attention than the national average. In 2025, Wausau's 54403 ZIP code made the cut, underscoring the enduring appeal of smaller Midwestern cities that combine affordability with quality of life.
Wausau ranked No. 42 nationally, with homes selling in a median of 36 days between January and June 2025. That's more than two weeks faster than the U.S. median of 53 days. The typical listing price in Wausau was $245,000, making it one of the most affordable ZIP codes on the list-well below the June 2025 housing market data median of $441,000.
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