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Nekoosa, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54457

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

8,539
24/sq mi
$71,083
Median income
$178,200
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54457 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54457 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 351.4 square miles in Nekoosa, Wood County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 8,539 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 54457 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54457 sits at $71,083 (9% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,061. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $178,200 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $765 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54457 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wood County, so you can benchmark 54457 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 54457

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54457.

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 54457, Nekoosa, 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

8,539

Population

351.4

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54457?

54.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$71,083

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$38,061

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54457 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,083 48th percentile higher than 48% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,699

Total Housing Units

3,806

Occupied Units

1,893

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$178,200

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$765

Median Rent

1980

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

+17.8%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54457 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 158
2021 +10.5% 175
2022 +20.7% 211
2023 +9.3% 231
2024 +17.8% 272

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 140 business establishments in ZIP 54457, employing approximately 2,173 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,086,000.

140

Businesses

2,173

Employees

$126.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 32 22.9%
Construction 20 14.3%
Retail trade 18 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 16 11.4%
Manufacturing 9 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.7%
Finance and insurance 7 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.1%

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
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Related Areas

Wood County Nekoosa, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54457 in? ▼
ZIP code 54457 (Nekoosa) is located in Wood County, Wisconsin. Wood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wood-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54457? ▼
ZIP code 54457 in Nekoosa, WI has a population of 8,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54457? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54457 is $71,083, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54457? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54457 is $178,200, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54457? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54457 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54457? ▼
ZIP code 54457 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 2,173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54457? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54457 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Construction (20), Retail trade (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54457? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54457 increased by 17.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 54457? ▼
In ZIP code 54457, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 54457? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54457 is 28.3 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 54457? ▼
In ZIP code 54457, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54457? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54457 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Nekoosa, WI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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