PlainZIP

Harshaw, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54529

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

1,133
7/sq mi
$72,000
Median income
$268,100
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54529 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54529 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harshaw, Oneida County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,133 residents across 171.7 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54529 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,000 (8% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $37,403. Local economic indicators show a 9.9% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $268,100 for a typical home value (8% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,036 a month; 91.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54529, plus 6 more within Oneida 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 54529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harshaw, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54529.

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 54529, Harshaw, 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

1,133

Population

171.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54529?

54.5

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$72,000

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$37,403

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54529 ranks nationally

Harshaw, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,000 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,147

Total Housing Units

490

Occupied Units

657

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$268,100

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,036

Median Rent

1986

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

+17.3%

YoY Change (2022)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54529 have increased 17.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +1.7% 144
2019 +6.3% 153
2020 +2.9% 157
2021 +10.6% 174
2022 +17.3% 204

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 54529, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,747,000.

20

Businesses

118

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 20.0%
Manufacturing 3 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

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 54529 vs 54531 →

ZIP 54529 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 54529 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 54529 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 54529 ranks #2 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
54531 Hazelhurst, WI 1,454 7.6 mi
54539 Lake Tomahawk, WI 1,383 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oneida County

54501 standard
Rhinelander, WI
Pop: 20,019
54548 standard
Minocqua, WI
Pop: 4,626
54562 standard
Three Lakes, WI
Pop: 1,948
54531 standard
Hazelhurst, WI
Pop: 1,454
54539 standard
Lake Tomahawk, WI
Pop: 1,383
54463 standard
Pelican Lake, WI
Pop: 684

Related Areas

Oneida County Harshaw, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54529 in? ▼
ZIP code 54529 (Harshaw) is located in Oneida County, Wisconsin. Oneida County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oneida-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54529? ▼
ZIP code 54529 in Harshaw, WI has a population of 1,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54529? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54529 is $72,000, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54529? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54529 is $268,100, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54529? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54529 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54529? ▼
ZIP code 54529 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54529? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54529 are: Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54529? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54529 increased by 17.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 54529? ▼
In ZIP code 54529, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 54529? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54529 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54529? ▼
In ZIP code 54529, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54529? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54529 is 9.9% 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.