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 Low-density area
- $63,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,196. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 0.4%. Median home value is $247,300 (1% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $805; 89.6% of occupied homes 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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wisconsin and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 54554.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54554?
59.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$63,750
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$49,196
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 54554 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Phelps, 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)
$63,750 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,269housing units
1,269
Total Housing Units
537
Occupied Units
732
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,300
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54554, 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 (1,120 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 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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