Hurley, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54534

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

2,459
7/sq mi
$53,468
Median income
$123,600
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54534 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54534 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 336.8 square miles in Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,459 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 54534 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54534 sits at $53,468 (32% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $36,261. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $123,600 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $688 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54534 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iron County, so you can benchmark 54534 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 54534

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54534.

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 54534, Hurley, 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

2,459

Population

336.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54534?

51.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$53,468

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$36,261

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54534 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,468 19th percentile higher than 19% 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

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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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,659

Total Housing Units

1,168

Occupied Units

491

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$123,600

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$688

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 54534, employing approximately 838 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,831,000.

95

Businesses

838

Employees

$32.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 22 23.2%
Construction 11 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 11.6%
Retail trade 10 10.5%
Finance and insurance 7 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.4%
Wholesale trade 6 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.2%
Manufacturing 3 3.2%

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 54534 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 54534 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 54534 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 54534 ranks #4 of 4 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
54550 Montreal, WI 685 1.8 mi
54525 Gile, WI 279 5.6 mi
54536 Iron Belt, WI 184 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54534 in?
ZIP code 54534 (Hurley) is located in Iron County, Wisconsin. Iron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iron-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54534?
ZIP code 54534 in Hurley, WI has a population of 2,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54534?
The median household income in ZIP 54534 is $53,468, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54534?
The median home value in ZIP 54534 is $123,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54534 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54534?
ZIP code 54534 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 838 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54534 are: Accommodation and food services (22), Construction (11), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54534?
In ZIP code 54534, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 54534?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54534 is 18.0 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 54534?
In ZIP code 54534, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54534 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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