Owen, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54460

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

2,746
12/sq mi
$65,583
Median income
$162,800
Median home value
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54460 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54460 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 221.5 square miles in Owen, Clark County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,746 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 54460 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54460 sits at $65,583 (16% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $36,280. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $162,800 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $732 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54460 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 54460 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 54460

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54460.

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 54460, Owen, 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

2,746

Population

221.5

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54460?

39.4

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$65,583

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$36,280

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54460 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,583 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,005

Total Housing Units

937

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$162,800

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$732

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 54460, employing approximately 458 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,161,000.

56

Businesses

458

Employees

$25.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 19.6%
Retail trade 8 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 10.7%
Wholesale trade 5 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.9%
Manufacturing 4 7.1%

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 54460 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 54460 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54460 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 54460 ranks #3 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
54422 Curtiss, WI 1,209 5.0 mi
54498 Withee, WI 2,421 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54460 in?
ZIP code 54460 (Owen) 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 54460?
ZIP code 54460 in Owen, WI has a population of 2,746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54460?
The median household income in ZIP 54460 is $65,583, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54460?
The median home value in ZIP 54460 is $162,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54460?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54460 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54460?
ZIP code 54460 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54460?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54460 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54460?
In ZIP code 54460, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 54460?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54460 is 20.0 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 54460?
In ZIP code 54460, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54460?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54460 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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