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Colfax, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54730

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

4,903
14/sq mi
$83,010
Median income
$249,200
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 360.5 square miles in Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 4,903 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 54730 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54730 sits at $83,010 (6% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,706. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $249,200 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $876 per month, and 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dunn County, so you can benchmark 54730 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 54730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54730.

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 54730, Colfax, 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

4,903

Population

360.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54730?

40.7

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$83,010

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$38,706

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54730 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,010 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,383

Total Housing Units

2,114

Occupied Units

269

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$249,200

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$876

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

+15.6%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54730 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 163
2021 +8.3% 176
2022 +23.8% 218
2023 +4.4% 228
2024 +15.6% 263

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 83 business establishments in ZIP 54730, employing approximately 524 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,874,000.

83

Businesses

524

Employees

$19.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 18.1%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 12.1%
Retail trade 9 10.8%
Manufacturing 8 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 3.6%
Finance and insurance 3 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
54765 Sand Creek, WI 24 10.5 mi

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Related Areas

Dunn County Colfax, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54730 in? ▼
ZIP code 54730 (Colfax) is located in Dunn County, Wisconsin. Dunn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dunn-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54730? ▼
ZIP code 54730 in Colfax, WI has a population of 4,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54730? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54730 is $83,010, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54730? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54730 is $249,200, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54730? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54730 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54730? ▼
ZIP code 54730 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 524 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54730? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54730 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (11), Transportation and warehousing (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54730? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54730 increased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 54730? ▼
In ZIP code 54730, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 54730? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54730 is 25.4 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 54730? ▼
In ZIP code 54730, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54730? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54730 is 7.2% 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 Colfax, WI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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