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54452 — Merrill, WI Home Values

Typical home value $223,723 as of August 2026 · 20th of 23 in Wausau-Weston, WI

Typical value — August 2026
$223,723
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+7.4%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+31.2%
August 2021 to August 2026
Rank in metro
20th
of 23 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 54452, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 54452 compares in the Wausau-Weston, WI area

ZIP code 54452 (Merrill, WI) has a typical home value of $223,723 as of August 2026, ranking 20th of 23 ZIP codes tracked in the Wausau-Weston, WI area, more expensive than about 17% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +7.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +31.2%, from $170,461 in August 2021 to $223,723 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 24.1× the annual rent ($772/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Wausau-Weston, WI forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Wausau.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 54452 has a population of 18,949, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 94.6% White, 2.1% two or more races, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% another race.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
Kate Goodrich Elementary505 W 10th St, Merrill, WI4.7 mi
Prairie River Middle106 N Polk St, Merrill, WI5.2 mi
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy1004 E 1st Street, Merrill, WI5.8 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54452?

$223,723 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 54452 an expensive ZIP code in the Wausau-Weston, WI area?

54452 ranks 20th of 23 ZIP codes in the Wausau-Weston, WI area by typical home value, more expensive than about 17% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 54452 changed over the past year?

+7.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 54452?

The typical home price is 24.1× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($772/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.

What is the population of ZIP code 54452?

18,949, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 54452?

Kate Goodrich Elementary (4.7 mi), Prairie River Middle (5.2 mi), Merrill Adult Diploma Academy (5.8 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 54452?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Wausau-Weston, WI forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.