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Saint Croix Falls, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54024

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

4,811
22/sq mi
$75,417
Median income
$271,900
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54024 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 218.7 square miles in Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 4,811 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 54024 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54024 sits at $75,417 (3% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,484. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $271,900 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $924 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 54024 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 54024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54024.

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 54024, Saint Croix Falls, 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

4,811

Population

218.7

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54024?

47.3

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$75,417

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$42,484

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54024 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,417 Top 45% higher than 55% 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

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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,717

Total Housing Units

2,252

Occupied Units

465

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$271,900

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$924

Median Rent

1982

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

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54024 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.5% 149
2021 +13.2% 169
2022 +6.7% 180
2023 +18.5% 213
2024 +11.5% 238

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 210 business establishments in ZIP 54024, employing approximately 3,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,440,000.

210

Businesses

3,340

Employees

$152.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 18.1%
Accommodation and food services 28 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 23 10.9%
Construction 17 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 17 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 7.6%
Manufacturing 14 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.7%
Wholesale trade 10 4.8%
Finance and insurance 9 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.4%
Information 5 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 54024 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 54024 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 54024 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 54024 ranks #5 of 7 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
55084 Taylors Falls, MN 1,628 3.9 mi
54006 Cushing, WI 743 6.5 mi
54824 Centuria, WI 2,271 5.3 mi
55074 Shafer, MN 2,222 8.9 mi
55012 Center City, MN 2,078 8.1 mi
54009 Dresser, WI 2,509 10.5 mi

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Pop: 8,155
54020 standard
Osceola, WI
Pop: 7,260
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 Saint Croix Falls, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54024 in? ▼
ZIP code 54024 (Saint Croix Falls) 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 54024? ▼
ZIP code 54024 in Saint Croix Falls, WI has a population of 4,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54024? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54024 is $75,417, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54024? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54024 is $271,900, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54024? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54024 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54024? ▼
ZIP code 54024 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 3,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54024? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54024 are: Retail trade (38), Accommodation and food services (28), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54024? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54024 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 54024? ▼
In ZIP code 54024, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 54024? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54024 is 32.1 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 54024? ▼
In ZIP code 54024, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54024? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54024 is 6.1% 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 Saint Croix Falls, 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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