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Antigo, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54409

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

13,238
24/sq mi
$53,576
Median income
$123,300
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Antigo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54409 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54409 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin, home to 13,238 residents across 549.3 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54409 reports a modest median household income of $53,576 (31% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,617. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $123,300 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of $697 monthly, and 70.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Langlade County, letting you compare 54409 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 54409

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Antigo, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54409.

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 54409, Antigo, 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

13,238

Population

549.3

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54409?

45.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$53,576

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$34,617

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54409 ranks nationally

Antigo, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,576 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,541

Total Housing Units

5,838

Occupied Units

703

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$123,300

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$697

Median Rent

1961

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

+16.6%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54409 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 131
2021 +8.3% 142
2022 +9.4% 155
2023 +6.3% 165
2024 +16.6% 192

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 428 business establishments in ZIP 54409, employing approximately 5,540 people with a combined annual payroll of $295,032,000.

428

Businesses

5,540

Employees

$295.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 69 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 57 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 46 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 46 10.8%
Transportation and warehousing 35 8.2%
Manufacturing 31 7.2%
Finance and insurance 27 6.3%
Construction 26 6.1%
Wholesale trade 25 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.9%
Information 6 1.4%
Utilities 3 0.7%

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 54409 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 54409 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 54409 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 54409 ranks #3 of 3 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
54408 Aniwa, WI 1,068 9.3 mi
54450 Mattoon, WI 436 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Langlade County

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White Lake, WI
Pop: 1,652
54424 standard
Deerbrook, WI
Pop: 1,651
54428 standard
Elcho, WI
Pop: 1,127
54418 standard
Bryant, WI
Pop: 1,080
54465 standard
Pickerel, WI
Pop: 536
54462 standard
Pearson, WI
Pop: 348

Related Areas

Langlade County Antigo, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54409 in? ▼
ZIP code 54409 (Antigo) is located in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Langlade County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/langlade-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54409? ▼
ZIP code 54409 in Antigo, WI has a population of 13,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54409? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54409 is $53,576, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54409? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54409 is $123,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54409? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54409 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54409? ▼
ZIP code 54409 has 428 business establishments employing approximately 5,540 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54409? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54409 are: Retail trade (69), Other services (except public administration) (57), Health care and social assistance (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54409? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54409 increased by 16.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 54409? ▼
In ZIP code 54409, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 54409? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54409 is 19.9 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 54409? ▼
In ZIP code 54409, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54409? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54409 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.