Ellsworth, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54011

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

6,819
26/sq mi
$102,636
Median income
$305,500
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54011 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 266.4 square miles in Ellsworth, Pierce County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 6,819 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 54011 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54011 sits at $102,636 (31% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $57,021. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $305,500 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54011 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pierce County, so you can benchmark 54011 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 54011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54011.

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 54011, Ellsworth, 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

6,819

Population

266.4

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54011?

40.8

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$102,636

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$57,021

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54011 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,636 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,666

Total Housing Units

2,503

Occupied Units

163

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$305,500

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54011 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 153
2021 +12.8% 172
2022 +16.2% 200
2023 +9.6% 219
2024 +1.5% 222

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 147 business establishments in ZIP 54011, employing approximately 1,264 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,635,000.

147

Businesses

1,264

Employees

$61.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 13.6%
Construction 19 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 19 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 16 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 16 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 7.5%
Finance and insurance 8 5.4%
Manufacturing 7 4.8%
Wholesale trade 7 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.7%

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 54011 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 54011 ranks #2 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 54011 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 54011 ranks the highest of 5 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
54003 Beldenville, WI 1,013 5.2 mi
54723 Bay City, WI 1,191 7.5 mi
54014 Hager City, WI 2,232 7.2 mi
54022 River Falls, WI 22,358 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54011 in?
ZIP code 54011 (Ellsworth) is located in Pierce County, Wisconsin. Pierce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pierce-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54011?
ZIP code 54011 in Ellsworth, WI has a population of 6,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54011?
The median household income in ZIP 54011 is $102,636, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54011?
The median home value in ZIP 54011 is $305,500, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54011 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54011?
ZIP code 54011 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 1,264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54011?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54011 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (19), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54011?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54011 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 54011?
In ZIP code 54011, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 54011?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54011 is 28.2 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 54011?
In ZIP code 54011, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54011 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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