PlainZIP

Phelps, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54554

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

1,120
5/sq mi
$63,750
Median income
$247,300
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54554 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phelps, Vilas County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,120 residents across 224.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54554 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (18% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $49,196. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.4%. The typical home here is valued at $247,300 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $805 monthly, and 89.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.6, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 54554 sits relative to Wisconsin and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 54554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phelps, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54554.

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 54554, Phelps, 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

1,120

Population

224.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54554?

59.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$63,750

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$49,196

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54554 ranks nationally

Phelps, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,750 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,269

Total Housing Units

537

Occupied Units

732

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$247,300

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$805

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 54554, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,614,000.

31

Businesses

147

Employees

$5.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 12 38.7%
Construction 8 25.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Vilas County Phelps, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54554 in? ▼
ZIP code 54554 (Phelps) is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Vilas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vilas-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54554? ▼
ZIP code 54554 in Phelps, WI has a population of 1,120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54554? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54554 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54554? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54554 is $247,300, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54554? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54554 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54554? ▼
ZIP code 54554 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54554? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54554 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54554? ▼
In ZIP code 54554, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 54554? ▼
In ZIP code 54554, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54554? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54554 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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