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Athens, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54411

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

5,406
11/sq mi
$77,176
Median income
$223,400
Median home value
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54411 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54411 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athens, Marathon County, Wisconsin, home to 5,406 residents across 491.5 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54411 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,176 (1% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $36,289. Poverty here runs at 10.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $223,400 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $815 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marathon County, so you can benchmark 54411 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 54411

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54411.

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 54411, Athens, 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

5,406

Population

491.5

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54411?

43.1

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$77,176

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$36,289

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54411 ranks nationally

Athens, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,176 Top 42% higher than 58% 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

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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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,126

Total Housing Units

1,915

Occupied Units

211

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$223,400

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1968

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

+23.1%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54411 have increased 23.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.1% 137
2020 -2.0% 134
2021 +8.1% 145
2022 +23.1% 178
2024 – 215

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 96 business establishments in ZIP 54411, employing approximately 601 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,603,000.

96

Businesses

601

Employees

$29.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 21.9%
Transportation and warehousing 14 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 12.5%
Manufacturing 10 10.4%
Retail trade 9 9.4%
Wholesale trade 7 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 4.2%
Finance and insurance 4 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.1%

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 54411 vs 54426 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
54426 Edgar, WI 4,479 10.2 mi

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Related Areas

Marathon County Athens, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54411 in? ▼
ZIP code 54411 (Athens) is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Marathon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marathon-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54411? ▼
ZIP code 54411 in Athens, WI has a population of 5,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54411? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54411 is $77,176, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54411? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54411 is $223,400, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54411? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54411 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54411? ▼
ZIP code 54411 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54411? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54411 are: Construction (21), Transportation and warehousing (14), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54411? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54411 increased by 23.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 54411? ▼
In ZIP code 54411, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 54411? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54411 is 24.4 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 54411? ▼
In ZIP code 54411, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54411? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54411 is 10.4% 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.