PlainZIP

Neillsville, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54456

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

6,085
11/sq mi
$66,934
Median income
$174,500
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54456 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54456 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin, home to 6,085 residents across 574.1 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54456 reports a modest median household income of $66,934 (14% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $35,211. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $174,500 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $778 monthly, and 82.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 54456 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 54456

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Neillsville, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54456.

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 54456, Neillsville, 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

6,085

Population

574.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54456?

44.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$66,934

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$35,211

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54456 ranks nationally

Neillsville, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,934 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,087

Total Housing Units

2,489

Occupied Units

598

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$174,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$778

Median Rent

1972

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2023)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54456 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.7% 152
2020 +5.1% 159
2021 +8.6% 173
2022 +11.7% 193
2023 +3.2% 200

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 154 business establishments in ZIP 54456, employing approximately 2,236 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,918,000.

154

Businesses

2,236

Employees

$94.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 15.6%
Retail trade 22 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 18 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 15 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 15 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 7.1%
Manufacturing 10 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.8%
Finance and insurance 7 4.5%
Wholesale trade 6 3.9%
Information 4 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
54754 Merrillan, WI 1,552 10.0 mi

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Related Areas

Clark County Neillsville, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54456 in? ▼
ZIP code 54456 (Neillsville) is located in Clark County, Wisconsin. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54456? ▼
ZIP code 54456 in Neillsville, WI has a population of 6,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54456? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54456 is $66,934, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54456? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54456 is $174,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54456? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54456 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54456? ▼
ZIP code 54456 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 2,236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54456? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54456 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (22), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54456? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54456 increased by 3.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 54456? ▼
In ZIP code 54456, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 54456? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54456 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54456? ▼
In ZIP code 54456, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54456? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54456 is 12.5% 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.