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Necedah, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54646

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

3,899
9/sq mi
$59,750
Median income
$166,700
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54646 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54646 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 433.2 square miles in Necedah, Juneau County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 3,899 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 54646 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54646 sits at $59,750 (24% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $35,565. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $166,700 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $944 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54646 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 54646 sits relative to Wisconsin and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 54646

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54646.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54646, Necedah, 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

3,899

Population

433.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54646?

48.0

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$59,750

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$35,565

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54646 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,750 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,688

Total Housing Units

1,532

Occupied Units

1,156

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$166,700

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$944

Median Rent

1984

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

+19.7%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54646 have increased 19.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 152
2021 +16.8% 178
2022 +18.9% 211
2023 +17.1% 247
2024 +19.7% 296

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 54646, employing approximately 568 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,616,000.

67

Businesses

568

Employees

$28.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 13 19.4%
Retail trade 11 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 8 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.4%
Manufacturing 6 9.0%
Construction 5 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.0%

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

Juneau County Necedah, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54646 in? ▼
ZIP code 54646 (Necedah) is located in Juneau County, Wisconsin. Juneau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/juneau-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54646? ▼
ZIP code 54646 in Necedah, WI has a population of 3,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54646? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54646 is $59,750, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54646? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54646 is $166,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54646? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54646 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54646? ▼
ZIP code 54646 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 568 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54646? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54646 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54646? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54646 increased by 19.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 54646? ▼
In ZIP code 54646, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 54646? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54646 is 29.4 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 54646? ▼
In ZIP code 54646, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54646? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54646 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Necedah, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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