Hilbert, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54129

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

3,477
19/sq mi Moderate-density area
$67,381
Median income Near-median income area
$279,700
Median home value Near-median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment

National ZIP placement

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

42nd pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54129 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54129 (Hilbert, WI) rose +18.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.9 in 2023 to 258.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 54129 covers 187.9 square miles in Hilbert, Calumet County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,477 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54129 reports a modest median household income of $67,381 (14% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,605. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 0.6%. Median home value is $279,700 (12% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,052; 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calumet County, so 54129 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 54129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hilbert, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54129.

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 54129, Hilbert, 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

3,477

Population

187.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54129?

53.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$67,381

Median Household Income

-14% vs state ZIP avg

$41,605

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54129 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs

Hilbert, 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)

$67,381 30th percentile higher than 30% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs

This ZIP $0 $200K+ every Wisconsin ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wisconsin 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,637

Total Housing Units

1,452

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$279,700

Median Home Value

+12% vs state ZIP avg

$1,052

Median Rent

1979

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

+18.6%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54129 have increased 18.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 153
2021 +14.9% 176
2022 +11.7% 196
2023 +11.0% 218
2024 +18.6% 258

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 53 business establishments in ZIP 54129, employing approximately 1,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,141,000.

53

Businesses

1,019

Employees

$66.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 15.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 13.2%
Manufacturing 5 9.4%
Retail trade 5 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.5%
Wholesale trade 3 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.7%

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 54129 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 54129 ranks #5 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 54129 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 54129 ranks #8 of 9 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
54160 Potter, WI 253 5.0 mi
54169 Sherwood, WI 2,600 4.9 mi
53014 Chilton, WI 7,962 7.5 mi
54123 Forest Junction, WI 238 6.2 mi
53088 Stockbridge, WI 379 6.6 mi
54110 Brillion, WI 5,338 7.3 mi
54952 Menasha, WI 25,729 7.9 mi
54113 Combined Locks, WI 3,325 10.5 mi
54136 Kimberly, WI 6,406 11.7 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54129, 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 (3,477 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 54129 in?

ZIP code 54129 (Hilbert) is located in Calumet County, Wisconsin. Calumet County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calumet-wi.

What is the population of ZIP code 54129?

ZIP code 54129 in Hilbert, WI has a population of 3,477 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 54129?

The median household income in ZIP 54129 is $67,381, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 54129?

The median home value in ZIP 54129 is $279,700, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54129?

The largest racial group in ZIP 54129 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 54129?

ZIP code 54129 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 1,019 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 54129?

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54129 are: Construction (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 54129?

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54129 increased by 18.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 54129?

In ZIP code 54129, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 54129?

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54129 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54129?

In ZIP code 54129, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54129?

The poverty rate in ZIP code 54129 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP 54129's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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