Upson, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54565

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

60
0/sq mi
$38,125
Median income
$170,800
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Upson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54565 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 300.0 square miles in Upson, Iron County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 60 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 54565 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54565 sits at $38,125 (51% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $31,366. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 11.8%. On housing, the median home value is $170,800 (31% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54565 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iron County, so you can benchmark 54565 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 →

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 54565, Upson, 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

60

Population

300.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54565?

58.9

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$38,125

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$31,366

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54565 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,125 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

95

Total Housing Units

19

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$170,800

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
54536 Iron Belt, WI 184 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54565 in?
ZIP code 54565 (Upson) 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 54565?
ZIP code 54565 in Upson, WI has a population of 60 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54565?
The median household income in ZIP 54565 is $38,125, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54565?
The median home value in ZIP 54565 is $170,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54565?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54565 is White at 94.7%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54565?
In ZIP code 54565, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54565?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54565 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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