Amherst, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54406
Portage County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,469
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,533
- Median income Near-median income area
- $284,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amherst pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54406 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 54406 (Amherst, WI) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.0 in 2023 to 232.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54406 covers 173.5 square miles in Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,469 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54406 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,533 (1% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,310. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 0.8%. Median home value is $284,800 (14% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $919; 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Portage County, so 54406 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 54406
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amherst, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54406.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 54406, Amherst, 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
3,469
Population
173.5
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54406?
48.5
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$77,533
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$43,310
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54406 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Amherst, 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)
$77,533 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,821housing units
1,821
Total Housing Units
1,737
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,800
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$919
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54406 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 155 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 167 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 178 |
| 2023 | +20.6% | 215 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 233 |
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 85 business establishments in ZIP 54406, employing approximately 1,202 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,820,000.
85
Businesses
1,202
Employees
$54.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 22.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54406 vs 54458 →
ZIP 54406 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54406
Amherst (54406)
3,469 residents
- 54909
Almond (54909)
2,181 residents
- 54407
Amherst Junction (54407)
1,515 residents
- 54977 1,337
Scandinavia (54977)
1,337 residents
- 54458 124
Nelsonville (54458)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54406 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54406 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54407
Amherst Junction (54407)
$101,563 median income
- 54977
Scandinavia (54977)
$81,328 median income
- 54909
Almond (54909)
$80,417 median income
- 54406
Amherst (54406)
$77,533 median income
- 54458
Nelsonville (54458)
$57,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54406 ranks #4 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 54406, 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 (3,469 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 54406 in?
ZIP code 54406 (Amherst) is located in Portage County, Wisconsin. Portage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/portage-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54406?
ZIP code 54406 in Amherst, WI has a population of 3,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54406?
The median household income in ZIP 54406 is $77,533, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54406?
The median home value in ZIP 54406 is $284,800, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54406 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54406?
ZIP code 54406 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 1,202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54406?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54406 are: Construction (19), Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54406?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54406 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 54406?
In ZIP code 54406, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 54406?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54406 is 25.5 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 54406?
In ZIP code 54406, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54406 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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