Elcho, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54428
Langlade County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,127
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,167
- Median income Below-median income area
- $214,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elcho pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54428 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54428 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elcho, Langlade County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,127 residents across 168.2 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54428 reports a modest median household income of $49,167 (37% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,884. The poverty rate is 23.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $214,800 (14% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $495; 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Langlade County, so 54428 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 54428
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elcho, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54428.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 54428, Elcho, 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
1,127
Population
168.2
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54428?
60.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$49,167
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$31,884
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 54428 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Elcho, 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)
$49,167 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
1,193housing units
1,193
Total Housing Units
472
Occupied Units
721
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,800
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$495
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 54428, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,706,000.
28
Businesses
147
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 21.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.7% |
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 54428 vs 54485 →
ZIP 54428 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54424
Deerbrook (54424)
1,651 residents
- 54428
Elcho (54428)
1,127 residents
- 54463
Pelican Lake (54463)
684 residents
- 54485 322
Summit Lake (54485)
322 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54428 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54428 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54485
Summit Lake (54485)
$83,438 median income
- 54424
Deerbrook (54424)
$77,500 median income
- 54463
Pelican Lake (54463)
$59,310 median income
- 54428
Elcho (54428)
$49,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54428 ranks #4 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 54428, 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 (1,127 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 54428 in?
ZIP code 54428 (Elcho) 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 54428?
ZIP code 54428 in Elcho, WI has a population of 1,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54428?
The median household income in ZIP 54428 is $49,167, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54428?
The median home value in ZIP 54428 is $214,800, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54428?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54428 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54428?
ZIP code 54428 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54428?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54428 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54428?
In ZIP code 54428, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54428?
In ZIP code 54428, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54428?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54428 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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