PlainZIP

Cushing, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54006

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

743
11/sq mi
$69,688
Median income
$204,300
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cushing pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54006 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cushing, Polk County, Wisconsin, home to just 743 residents across 70.1 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54006 reports a modest median household income of $69,688 (11% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $45,668. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. The typical home here is valued at $204,300 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $634 monthly, and 87.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54006, plus 6 more within Polk County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 54006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cushing, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54006.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54006, Cushing, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

743

Population

70.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54006?

46.7

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$69,688

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$45,668

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54006 ranks nationally

Cushing, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,688 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

443

Total Housing Units

384

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$204,300

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$634

Median Rent

1968

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

+19.8%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54006 have increased 19.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.3% 171
2020 +7.8% 184
2021 +6.5% 197
2022 +19.8% 235
2024 – 301

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 54006, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,552,000.

14

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 54006 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 54006 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54006 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 54006 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
54024 Saint Croix Falls, WI 4,811 6.5 mi
55084 Taylors Falls, MN 1,628 9.5 mi
54824 Centuria, WI 2,271 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

54001 standard
Amery, WI
Pop: 8,155
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

Related Areas

Polk County Cushing, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54006 in? ▼
ZIP code 54006 (Cushing) 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 54006? ▼
ZIP code 54006 in Cushing, WI has a population of 743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54006 is $69,688, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54006 is $204,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54006 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54006? ▼
ZIP code 54006 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54006 are: Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54006 increased by 19.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 54006? ▼
In ZIP code 54006, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 54006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54006 is 33.9 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 54006? ▼
In ZIP code 54006, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54006 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.