Port Edwards, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54469

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

1,792
272/sq mi
$74,038
Median income
$153,400
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Edwards pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
272
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54469 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54469 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.6 square miles in Port Edwards, Wood County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 1,792 residents, producing a population density of 272 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 54469 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54469 sits at $74,038 (5% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $33,342. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $153,400 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $934 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wood County, so you can benchmark 54469 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 54469

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54469.

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 54469, Port Edwards, 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

1,792

Population

6.6

Area (sq mi)

272

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54469?

42.0

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$74,038

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$33,342

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54469 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,038 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

757

Total Housing Units

718

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$153,400

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$934

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54469 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 127
2021 +10.8% 140
2022 +22.0% 171
2023 +12.4% 192
2024 +5.7% 203

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 21 business establishments in ZIP 54469, employing approximately 119 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,978,000.

21

Businesses

119

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 28.6%
Construction 5 23.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 14.3%

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 54469 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 54469 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54469 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 54469 ranks #2 of 6 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
54495 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 7,637 5.1 mi
54494 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 27,126 6.6 mi
54457 Nekoosa, WI 8,539 8.3 mi
54475 Rudolph, WI 1,482 10.2 mi
54489 Vesper, WI 1,550 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54469 in?
ZIP code 54469 (Port Edwards) 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 54469?
ZIP code 54469 in Port Edwards, WI has a population of 1,792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54469?
The median household income in ZIP 54469 is $74,038, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54469?
The median home value in ZIP 54469 is $153,400, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54469?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54469 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54469?
ZIP code 54469 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54469?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54469 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54469?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54469 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 54469?
In ZIP code 54469, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 54469?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54469 is 24.1 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 54469?
In ZIP code 54469, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54469?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54469 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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