PlainZIP

Stevens Point, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54482

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

8,955
38/sq mi
$94,500
Median income
$288,900
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stevens Point pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54482 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54482 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin, home to 8,955 residents across 236.9 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54482 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,500 (21% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $47,214. Poverty here runs at 4.9%, with unemployment measured at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $288,900 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $995 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54482, plus 6 more within Portage County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 54482

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stevens Point, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54482.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54482, Stevens Point, 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

8,955

Population

236.9

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54482?

44.7

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$94,500

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$47,214

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54482 ranks nationally

Stevens Point, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,500 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,920

Total Housing Units

3,848

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$288,900

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$995

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54482 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 163
2021 +11.8% 182
2022 +7.6% 196
2023 +21.9% 239
2024 +3.5% 247

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 223 business establishments in ZIP 54482, employing approximately 4,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $271,329,000.

223

Businesses

4,139

Employees

$271.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 32 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 31 13.9%
Retail trade 28 12.6%
Construction 20 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 19 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 14 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 13 5.8%
Wholesale trade 12 5.4%
Information 4 1.8%
Manufacturing 3 1.4%

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 54482 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 54482 ranks #3 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 54482 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 54482 ranks #2 of 4 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
54423 Custer, WI 2,343 5.1 mi
54481 Stevens Point, WI 29,340 6.5 mi
54467 Plover, WI 13,635 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Portage County

54481 standard
Stevens Point, WI
Pop: 29,340
54467 standard
Plover, WI
Pop: 13,635
54406 standard
Amherst, WI
Pop: 3,469
54473 standard
Rosholt, WI
Pop: 2,700
54423 standard
Custer, WI
Pop: 2,343
54909 standard
Almond, WI
Pop: 2,181

Related Areas

Portage County Stevens Point, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54482 in? ▼
ZIP code 54482 (Stevens Point) is located in Portage County, Wisconsin. Portage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/portage-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54482? ▼
ZIP code 54482 in Stevens Point, WI has a population of 8,955 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54482? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54482 is $94,500, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54482? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54482 is $288,900, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54482? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54482 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54482? ▼
ZIP code 54482 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 4,139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54482? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54482 are: Finance and insurance (32), Health care and social assistance (31), Retail trade (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54482? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54482 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 54482? ▼
In ZIP code 54482, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 54482? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54482 is 19.5 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 54482? ▼
In ZIP code 54482, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54482? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54482 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.