Withee, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54498

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

2,421
8/sq mi
$75,833
Median income
$153,500
Median home value
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Withee pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54498 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54498 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 314.4 square miles in Withee, Clark County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,421 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 54498 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54498 sits at $75,833 (3% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $35,876. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $153,500 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $919 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54498 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 54498 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 54498

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54498.

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 54498, Withee, 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

2,421

Population

314.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54498?

33.0

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$75,833

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$35,876

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54498 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,833 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 43.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

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

What does housing look like?

950

Total Housing Units

796

Occupied Units

154

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$153,500

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$919

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 54498, employing approximately 425 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,530,000.

43

Businesses

425

Employees

$17.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 18.6%
Manufacturing 7 16.3%
Wholesale trade 6 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 13.9%
Retail trade 5 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.0%

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 54498 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 54498 ranks #2 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 54498 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 54498 ranks the highest of 3 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
54447 Lublin, WI 498 6.6 mi
54460 Owen, WI 2,746 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54498 in?
ZIP code 54498 (Withee) is located in Clark County, Wisconsin. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54498?
ZIP code 54498 in Withee, WI has a population of 2,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54498?
The median household income in ZIP 54498 is $75,833, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54498?
The median home value in ZIP 54498 is $153,500, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54498?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54498 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54498?
ZIP code 54498 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54498?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54498 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (7), Wholesale trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54498?
In ZIP code 54498, 43.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 54498?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54498 is 23.3 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 54498?
In ZIP code 54498, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54498?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54498 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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