PlainZIP

Glen Flora, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54526

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

919
3/sq mi
$52,500
Median income
$129,500
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Flora pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54526 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Flora, Rusk County, Wisconsin, home to just 919 residents across 287.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54526 reports a modest median household income of $52,500 (33% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $28,135. Poverty here runs at 11.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Median home value sits at $129,500 (48% below the state average), median rent at $940 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rusk County, letting you compare 54526 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 54526, Glen Flora, 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

919

Population

287.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 54526?

52.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$52,500

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$28,135

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54526 ranks nationally

Glen Flora, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,500 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

472

Total Housing Units

298

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$129,500

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$940

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 54526, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,613,000.

14

Businesses

144

Employees

$6.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%
Retail trade 3 21.4%

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 54526 vs 54563 →

ZIP 54526 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 54526 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54526 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 54526 ranks #3 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
54563 Tony, WI 720 6.2 mi
54530 Hawkins, WI 868 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rusk County

54848 standard
Ladysmith, WI
Pop: 6,141
54819 standard
Bruce, WI
Pop: 2,544
54895 standard
Weyerhaeuser, WI
Pop: 910
54530 standard
Hawkins, WI
Pop: 868
54731 standard
Conrath, WI
Pop: 802
54563 standard
Tony, WI
Pop: 720

Related Areas

Rusk County Glen Flora, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54526 in? ▼
ZIP code 54526 (Glen Flora) is located in Rusk County, Wisconsin. Rusk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rusk-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54526? ▼
ZIP code 54526 in Glen Flora, WI has a population of 919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54526 is $52,500, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54526 is $129,500, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54526 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54526? ▼
ZIP code 54526 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54526? ▼
In ZIP code 54526, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 54526? ▼
In ZIP code 54526, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54526 is 11.2% 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.