Ringle, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54471
Marathon County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,854
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,368
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ringle pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54471 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54471 covers 120.4 square miles in Ringle, Marathon County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,854 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54471 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,368 (12% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,507. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,100 (17% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 95.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,525.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marathon County, so 54471 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 54471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ringle, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54471.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 54471, Ringle, 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
1,854
Population
120.4
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54471?
46.7
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
3.2%
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?
$87,368
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$41,507
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 54471 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Ringle, 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)
$87,368 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
603housing units
603
Total Housing Units
590
Occupied Units
13
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,100
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,525
Median Rent
1990
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
-0.9%
YoY Change (2021)
140
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+40%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54471 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +40% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -3.5% | 131 |
| 2018 | +2.0% | 133 |
| 2019 | +2.5% | 137 |
| 2020 | +3.0% | 141 |
| 2021 | -0.9% | 140 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 54471, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,150,000.
29
Businesses
154
Employees
$10.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 31.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 10.3% |
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 54471 vs 54476 →
ZIP 54471 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54403
Wausau (54403)
24,272 residents
- 54476
Schofield (54476)
18,580 residents
- 54440 2,964
Hatley (54440)
2,964 residents
- 54471 1,854
Ringle (54471)
1,854 residents
- 54408 1,068
Aniwa (54408)
1,068 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54471 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54471 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54440
Hatley (54440)
$90,921 median income
- 54471
Ringle (54471)
$87,368 median income
- 54476
Schofield (54476)
$78,079 median income
- 54408
Aniwa (54408)
$72,768 median income
- 54403
Wausau (54403)
$69,030 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54471 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54471, 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 (1,854 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 54471 in?
ZIP code 54471 (Ringle) is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Marathon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marathon-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54471?
ZIP code 54471 in Ringle, WI has a population of 1,854 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54471?
The median household income in ZIP 54471 is $87,368, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54471?
The median home value in ZIP 54471 is $290,100, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54471?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54471 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54471?
ZIP code 54471 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54471?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54471 are: Construction (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54471?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54471 decreased by 0.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 40%. 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 54471?
In ZIP code 54471, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54471?
In ZIP code 54471, approximately 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54471?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54471 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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