Phillips, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54555
Price County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,872
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,025
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phillips pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54555 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 54555 (Phillips, WI) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.2 in 2023 to 243.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54555 covers 825.8 square miles in Phillips, Price County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,872 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54555 reports a modest median household income of $59,025 (24% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,749. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $186,900 (25% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $811; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Price County, so 54555 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 54555
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phillips, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54555.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 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 54555, Phillips, 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
4,872
Population
825.8
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54555?
52.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$59,025
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$36,749
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54555 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Phillips, 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)
$59,025 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
3,619housing units
3,619
Total Housing Units
2,157
Occupied Units
1,462
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,900
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$811
Median Rent
1977
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54555 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 140 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 152 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 185 |
| 2023 | +24.8% | 231 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 243 |
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 139 business establishments in ZIP 54555, employing approximately 1,369 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,464,000.
139
Businesses
1,369
Employees
$84.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 18.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 15 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.2% |
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 54555 vs 54524 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54524 | Fifield, WI | 670 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54555, 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 (4,872 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 54555 in?
ZIP code 54555 (Phillips) 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 54555?
ZIP code 54555 in Phillips, WI has a population of 4,872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54555?
The median household income in ZIP 54555 is $59,025, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54555?
The median home value in ZIP 54555 is $186,900, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54555 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54555?
ZIP code 54555 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 1,369 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54555?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54555 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (18), Manufacturing (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54555?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54555 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 54555?
In ZIP code 54555, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 54555?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54555 is 20.5 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 54555?
In ZIP code 54555, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54555 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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