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 Moderate-density area
- $94,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $288,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54482 (Stevens Point, WI) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.9 in 2023 to 247.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,214. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 1.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $288,900 (16% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $995.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Portage County, so 54482 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 54482
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stevens Point, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54482.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54482?
44.7
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
2.8%
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?
$94,500
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$47,214
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54482 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Stevens Point, 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)
$94,500 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
3,920housing units
3,920
Total Housing Units
3,848
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,900
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54482 vs 54423 →
ZIP 54482 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54481
Stevens Point (54481)
29,340 residents
- 54467
Plover (54467)
13,635 residents
- 54482 8,955
Stevens Point (54482)
8,955 residents
- 54423 2,343
Custer (54423)
2,343 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54482 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54482 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54423
Custer (54423)
$113,690 median income
- 54482
Stevens Point (54482)
$94,500 median income
- 54467
Plover (54467)
$87,580 median income
- 54481
Stevens Point (54481)
$59,545 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54482, 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 (8,955 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 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.
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