Birnamwood, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54414
Shawano County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,404
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $72,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Birnamwood pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54414 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54414 covers 333.7 square miles in Birnamwood, Shawano County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,404 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54414 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,500 (7% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,268. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $200,100 (20% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $686; owner occupancy is 85.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawano County, so 54414 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 54414
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birnamwood, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54414.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 54414, Birnamwood, 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
3,404
Population
333.7
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54414?
44.1
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
1.3%
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?
$72,500
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$35,268
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54414 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Birnamwood, 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)
$72,500 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
1,494housing units
1,494
Total Housing Units
1,340
Occupied Units
154
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,100
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$686
Median Rent
1978
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
+24.2%
YoY Change (2022)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54414 have increased 24.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.1% | 122 |
| 2019 | -0.6% | 121 |
| 2020 | +1.9% | 124 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 133 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 165 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 54414, employing approximately 361 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,722,000.
73
Businesses
361
Employees
$18.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 21.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.1% |
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 54414 vs 54450 →
ZIP 54414 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54414
Birnamwood (54414)
3,404 residents
- 54427 1,099
Eland (54427)
1,099 residents
- 54408 1,068
Aniwa (54408)
1,068 residents
- 54450 436
Mattoon (54450)
436 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54414 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54414 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54427
Eland (54427)
$83,958 median income
- 54408
Aniwa (54408)
$72,768 median income
- 54414
Birnamwood (54414)
$72,500 median income
- 54450
Mattoon (54450)
$68,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54414 ranks #3 of 4 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 54414, 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 (3,404 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 54414 in?
ZIP code 54414 (Birnamwood) is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin. Shawano County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shawano-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54414?
ZIP code 54414 in Birnamwood, WI has a population of 3,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54414?
The median household income in ZIP 54414 is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54414?
The median home value in ZIP 54414 is $200,100, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54414?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54414 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54414?
ZIP code 54414 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54414?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54414 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54414?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54414 increased by 24.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 54414?
In ZIP code 54414, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 54414?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54414 is 29.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54414?
In ZIP code 54414, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54414?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54414 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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