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 Moderate-density area
- $102,636
- Median income Above-median income area
- $305,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54011 (Ellsworth, WI) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.1 in 2023 to 222.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54011 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ellsworth, Pierce County, Wisconsin, home to 6,819 residents across 266.4 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54011 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,636 (31% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,021. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $305,500 (23% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,064.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 54011 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 54011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellsworth, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54011.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 54011?
40.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$57,021
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54011 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Ellsworth, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$102,636 Top 9% higher than 91% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,666housing units
2,666
Total Housing Units
2,503
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,500
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,064
Median Rent
1977
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
+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.
- 54022
River Falls (54022)
22,358 residents
- 54011 6,819
Ellsworth (54011)
6,819 residents
- 54014 2,232
Hager City (54014)
2,232 residents
- 54723 1,191
Bay City (54723)
1,191 residents
- 54003 1,013
Beldenville (54003)
1,013 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54011 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54011
Ellsworth (54011)
$102,636 median income
- 54014
Hager City (54014)
$101,667 median income
- 54022
River Falls (54022)
$96,642 median income
- 54003
Beldenville (54003)
$94,352 median income
- 54723
Bay City (54723)
$81,875 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54011, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,819 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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