Rib Lake, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54470
Taylor County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,068
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,589
- Median income Below-median income area
- $167,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rib Lake pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54470 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54470 covers 272.1 square miles in Rib Lake, Taylor County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,068 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54470 reports a modest median household income of $61,589 (21% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,753. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,300 (33% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Taylor County, so 54470 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 54470
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rib Lake, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54470.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 54470, Rib Lake, 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
2,068
Population
272.1
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54470?
46.9
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.6%
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?
$61,589
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$31,753
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54470 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Rib Lake, 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)
$61,589 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,020housing units
1,020
Total Housing Units
835
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 54470, employing approximately 323 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,541,000.
31
Businesses
323
Employees
$10.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 22.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.7% |
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 54470 vs 54459 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54459 | Ogema, WI | 1,148 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54470, 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 (2,068 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 54470 in?
ZIP code 54470 (Rib Lake) is located in Taylor County, Wisconsin. Taylor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taylor-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54470?
ZIP code 54470 in Rib Lake, WI has a population of 2,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54470?
The median household income in ZIP 54470 is $61,589, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54470?
The median home value in ZIP 54470 is $167,300, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54470 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54470?
ZIP code 54470 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54470 are: Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54470?
In ZIP code 54470, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 54470?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54470 is 22.9 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 54470?
In ZIP code 54470, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54470 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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