Question 1

Is 54481 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 54481 in Stevens Point has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Stevens Point city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 54481 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 54481?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 54481 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 54481. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 54481 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Stevens Point. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 54481?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 54481 is approximately $261K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 54481 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 54481 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 54481 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 54481 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Stevens Point. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 54481 scores similarly to the middle tier of Stevens Point neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Stevens Point — ZIP 54481

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Benjamin Franklin Junior High	07–09	—	—	—
Jefferson Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Madison Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
McDill Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
P J Jacobs Junior High	07–09	—	—	—
Stevens Point Area Senior High	10–12	—	—	—
Washington Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
McKinley Center	PK–06	—	—	—
Point 4 the Future	PK–PK	—	—	—
Point of Discovery School	07–12	—	—	—