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 Moderate-density area
- $71,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $178,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54457 (Nekoosa, WI) rose +17.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.1 in 2023 to 272.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54457 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nekoosa, Wood County, Wisconsin, home to 8,539 residents across 351.4 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54457 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,083 (9% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,061. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $178,200 (28% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $765; owner occupancy is 85.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wood County, so 54457 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 54457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nekoosa, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54457.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Manufacturing 9
Manufacturing
9 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 54457?
54.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$38,061
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54457 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Nekoosa, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,083 38th percentile higher than 38% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,699housing units
5,699
Total Housing Units
3,806
Occupied Units
1,893
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,200
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54457 vs 54469 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54469 | Port Edwards, WI | 1,792 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54457, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,539 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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