Elton, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54430

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

135
11/sq mi
$57,045
Median income
$192,900
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54430 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54430 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.6 square miles in Elton, Langlade County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 135 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54430 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54430 sits at $57,045 (27% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $32,709. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $192,900 (22% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54430 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Langlade County, so you can benchmark 54430 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54430, Elton, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

135

Population

12.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54430?

61.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
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 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$57,045

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$32,709

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54430 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,045 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

54

Total Housing Units

46

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$192,900

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 54430, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $278,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$278K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 54430 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 54430 ranks #3 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 54430 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 54430 ranks #2 of 3 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
54418 Bryant, WI 1,080 5.7 mi
54491 White Lake, WI 1,652 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54430 in?
ZIP code 54430 (Elton) 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 54430?
ZIP code 54430 in Elton, WI has a population of 135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54430?
The median household income in ZIP 54430 is $57,045, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54430?
The median home value in ZIP 54430 is $192,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54430?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54430 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54430?
ZIP code 54430 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54430?
In ZIP code 54430, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54430?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54430 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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