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Bloomer, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54724

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

7,174
17/sq mi
$72,391
Median income
$244,700
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bloomer pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54724 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54724 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, home to 7,174 residents across 412.3 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54724 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,391 (7% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $35,413. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $244,700 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $899 a month; 80.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54724, plus 6 more within Chippewa County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 54724

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomer, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54724.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54724, Bloomer, 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

7,174

Population

412.3

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54724?

39.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$72,391

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$35,413

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54724 ranks nationally

Bloomer, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,391 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,115

Total Housing Units

2,908

Occupied Units

207

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$244,700

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$899

Median Rent

1979

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54724 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 170
2021 +12.7% 192
2022 +13.2% 217
2023 +1.6% 221
2024 +9.9% 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 214 business establishments in ZIP 54724, employing approximately 2,963 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,474,000.

214

Businesses

2,963

Employees

$147.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 29 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 26 12.2%
Retail trade 25 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 24 11.2%
Manufacturing 18 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 7.0%
Finance and insurance 11 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.8%
Wholesale trade 5 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.3%
Information 3 1.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.4%

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 54724 vs 54757 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
54757 New Auburn, WI 3,314 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chippewa County

54729 standard
Chippewa Falls, WI
Pop: 31,469
54768 standard
Stanley, WI
Pop: 5,990
54727 standard
Cadott, WI
Pop: 4,915
54757 standard
New Auburn, WI
Pop: 3,314
54732 standard
Cornell, WI
Pop: 2,924
54745 standard
Holcombe, WI
Pop: 2,261

Related Areas

Chippewa County Bloomer, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54724 in? ▼
ZIP code 54724 (Bloomer) is located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Chippewa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chippewa-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54724? ▼
ZIP code 54724 in Bloomer, WI has a population of 7,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54724? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54724 is $72,391, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54724? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54724 is $244,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54724? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54724 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54724? ▼
ZIP code 54724 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 2,963 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54724? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54724 are: Construction (32), Other services (except public administration) (29), Health care and social assistance (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54724? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54724 increased by 9.9% 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 54724? ▼
In ZIP code 54724, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 54724? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54724 is 25.9 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 54724? ▼
In ZIP code 54724, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54724? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54724 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.