Park Falls, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54552
Price County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,416
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,317
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Park Falls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54552 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54552 (Park Falls, WI) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.3 in 2023 to 214.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54552 covers 901.2 square miles in Park Falls, Price County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,416 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54552 reports a modest median household income of $61,317 (22% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,716. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,700 (39% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $805; owner occupancy is 80.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Price County, so 54552 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 54552
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Park Falls, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54552.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54552, Park Falls, 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
4,416
Population
901.2
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54552?
55.6
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,317
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$37,716
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54552 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Park Falls, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,317 17th percentile higher than 17% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,659housing units
3,659
Total Housing Units
2,157
Occupied Units
1,502
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,700
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$805
Median Rent
1974
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
-3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54552 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 139 |
| 2021 | +5.1% | 146 |
| 2022 | +37.1% | 200 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 222 |
| 2024 | -3.4% | 215 |
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 127 business establishments in ZIP 54552, employing approximately 1,729 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,012,000.
127
Businesses
1,729
Employees
$74.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 10 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Information | 6 | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 3.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.4% |
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 54552 vs 54524 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54524 | Fifield, WI | 670 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54552, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,416 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 54552 in?
ZIP code 54552 (Park Falls) is located in Price County, Wisconsin. Price County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/price-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54552?
ZIP code 54552 in Park Falls, WI has a population of 4,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54552?
The median household income in ZIP 54552 is $61,317, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54552?
The median home value in ZIP 54552 is $150,700, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54552?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54552 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54552?
ZIP code 54552 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54552?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54552 are: Health care and social assistance (18), Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54552?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54552 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 54552?
In ZIP code 54552, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 54552?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54552 is 24.5 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 54552?
In ZIP code 54552, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54552?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54552 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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