Gleason, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54435

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

2,010
4/sq mi
$83,125
Median income
$217,600
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54435 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54435 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 574.3 square miles in Gleason, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,010 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 54435 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54435 sits at $83,125 (6% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $41,662. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $217,600 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $769 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54435 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 54435 sits relative to Wisconsin and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 54435

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54435.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54435, Gleason, 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

2,010

Population

574.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54435?

53.4

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$83,125

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$41,662

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54435 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,125 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,586

Total Housing Units

941

Occupied Units

645

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$217,600

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$769

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 54435, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,333,000.

33

Businesses

100

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 24.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54435 in?
ZIP code 54435 (Gleason) is located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54435?
ZIP code 54435 in Gleason, WI has a population of 2,010 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54435?
The median household income in ZIP 54435 is $83,125, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54435?
The median home value in ZIP 54435 is $217,600, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54435?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54435 is White at 94.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54435?
ZIP code 54435 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54435?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54435 are: Construction (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54435?
In ZIP code 54435, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 54435?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54435 is 29.3 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 54435?
In ZIP code 54435, 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 54435?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54435 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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