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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
$49,167
Median income
$214,800
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $31,884. Local economic indicators show a 23.4% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $214,800 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $495 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units 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 -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Langlade County, letting you compare 54428 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 54428

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elcho, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54428.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 54428?

60.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

$31,884

Per Capita Income

23.4%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54428 ranks nationally

Elcho, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,167 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,193

Total Housing Units

472

Occupied Units

721

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$214,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54428 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54428 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 54428 ranks #4 of 4 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
54485 Summit Lake, WI 322 4.4 mi
54463 Pelican Lake, WI 684 6.4 mi
54424 Deerbrook, WI 1,651 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Langlade County

54409 standard
Antigo, WI
Pop: 13,238
54491 standard
White Lake, WI
Pop: 1,652
54424 standard
Deerbrook, WI
Pop: 1,651
54418 standard
Bryant, WI
Pop: 1,080
54465 standard
Pickerel, WI
Pop: 536
54462 standard
Pearson, WI
Pop: 348

Related Areas

Langlade County Elcho, WI Wisconsin

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.

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