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 Moderate-density area
- $53,576
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54409 (Antigo, WI) rose +16.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 164.8 in 2023 to 192.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,617. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,300 (50% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $697; owner occupancy is 70.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Langlade County, so 54409 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 54409
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Antigo, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54409.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
35 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54409?
45.2
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.0%
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?
$53,576
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$34,617
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54409 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Antigo, 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)
$53,576 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
6,541housing units
6,541
Total Housing Units
5,838
Occupied Units
703
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,300
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 54409
Antigo (54409)
13,238 residents
- 54408 1,068
Aniwa (54408)
1,068 residents
- 54450 436
Mattoon (54450)
436 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54409 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54409 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54408
Aniwa (54408)
$72,768 median income
- 54450
Mattoon (54450)
$68,750 median income
- 54409
Antigo (54409)
$53,576 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54409, 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 (13,238 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 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.
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