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Amery, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54001

Polk County, Wisconsin — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,155
27/sq mi
$80,344
Median income
$286,800
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amery pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 299.8 square miles in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 8,155 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54001 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54001 sits at $80,344 (3% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $44,300. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $286,800 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,115 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 54001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54001, Amery, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,155

Population

299.8

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54001?

52.3

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$80,344

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$44,300

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54001 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,344 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,379

Total Housing Units

3,560

Occupied Units

819

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$286,800

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,115

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54001 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 160
2021 +17.0% 187
2022 +18.9% 223
2023 +9.7% 244
2024 -0.2% 243

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 238 business establishments in ZIP 54001, employing approximately 2,645 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,839,000.

238

Businesses

2,645

Employees

$138.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 14.3%
Retail trade 33 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 29 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 27 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 26 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 9.2%
Manufacturing 19 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.6%
Finance and insurance 8 3.4%
Utilities 5 2.1%
Wholesale trade 5 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.1%
Information 5 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 54001 vs 54810 →

ZIP 54001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54001 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54001 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
54810 Balsam Lake, WI 2,512 8.7 mi
54007 Deer Park, WI 1,188 10.2 mi
54026 Star Prairie, WI 1,809 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

54020 standard
Osceola, WI
Pop: 7,260
54024 standard
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Pop: 4,811
54853 standard
Luck, WI
Pop: 4,009
54837 standard
Frederic, WI
Pop: 3,778
54005 standard
Clear Lake, WI
Pop: 3,056
54810 standard
Balsam Lake, WI
Pop: 2,512

Related Areas

Polk County Amery, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54001 in? ▼
ZIP code 54001 (Amery) is located in Polk County, Wisconsin. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54001? ▼
ZIP code 54001 in Amery, WI has a population of 8,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54001 is $80,344, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54001 is $286,800, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54001 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54001? ▼
ZIP code 54001 has 238 business establishments employing approximately 2,645 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54001 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54001 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54001? ▼
In ZIP code 54001, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 54001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54001 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54001? ▼
In ZIP code 54001, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54001 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Amery, WI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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