Wabeno, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54566
Forest County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,496
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $209,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wabeno pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54566 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54566 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wabeno, Forest County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,496 residents across 340.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54566 reports a modest median household income of $56,250 (28% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,951. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $209,400 (16% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $658; owner occupancy is 82.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Forest County, so 54566 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 54566
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wabeno, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54566.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 54566, Wabeno, 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
1,496
Population
340.0
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54566?
49.2
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
0.5%
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?
$56,250
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$33,951
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54566 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Wabeno, 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)
$56,250 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
1,438housing units
1,438
Total Housing Units
680
Occupied Units
758
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$658
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 54566, employing approximately 302 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,332,000.
32
Businesses
302
Employees
$15.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 54566 vs 54175 →
ZIP 54566 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54541
Laona (54541)
1,552 residents
- 54566
Wabeno (54566)
1,496 residents
- 54175
Townsend (54175)
1,018 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54566 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54566 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54175
Townsend (54175)
$87,614 median income
- 54541
Laona (54541)
$63,438 median income
- 54566
Wabeno (54566)
$56,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54566 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54566, 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 (1,496 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 54566 in?
ZIP code 54566 (Wabeno) is located in Forest County, Wisconsin. Forest County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/forest-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54566?
ZIP code 54566 in Wabeno, WI has a population of 1,496 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54566?
The median household income in ZIP 54566 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54566?
The median home value in ZIP 54566 is $209,400, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54566?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54566 is White at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54566?
ZIP code 54566 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54566?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54566 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54566?
In ZIP code 54566, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 54566?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54566 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54566?
In ZIP code 54566, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54566?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54566 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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