Hazelhurst, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54531

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

1,454
7/sq mi
$84,286
Median income
$344,900
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54531 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54531 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 201.9 square miles in Hazelhurst, Oneida County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 1,454 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 54531 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54531 sits at $84,286 (8% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $57,525. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $344,900 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54531 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oneida County, so you can benchmark 54531 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 54531

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54531.

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 54531, Hazelhurst, 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

1,454

Population

201.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54531?

59.7

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$84,286

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$57,525

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54531 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,286 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,512

Total Housing Units

620

Occupied Units

892

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$344,900

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+25.2%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54531 have increased 25.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +16.1% 166
2020 -2.8% 162
2021 +12.7% 182
2022 +25.2% 228
2024 242

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 54531, employing approximately 189 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,210,000.

48

Businesses

189

Employees

$7.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 31.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 18.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.4%
Manufacturing 4 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 8.3%
Retail trade 3 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.3%

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 54531 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 54531 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 54531 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 54531 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
54548 Minocqua, WI 4,626 7.9 mi
54529 Harshaw, WI 1,133 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54531 in?
ZIP code 54531 (Hazelhurst) 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 54531?
ZIP code 54531 in Hazelhurst, WI has a population of 1,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54531?
The median household income in ZIP 54531 is $84,286, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54531?
The median home value in ZIP 54531 is $344,900, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54531?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54531 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54531?
ZIP code 54531 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54531?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54531 are: Construction (15), Accommodation and food services (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54531?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54531 increased by 25.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 54531?
In ZIP code 54531, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 54531?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54531 is 27.5 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 54531?
In ZIP code 54531, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54531?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54531 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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