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Elk Mound, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54739

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

4,950
19/sq mi
$88,667
Median income
$260,400
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54739 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54739 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 263.3 square miles in Elk Mound, Dunn County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 4,950 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 54739 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54739 sits at $88,667 (13% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $37,775. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $260,400 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,091 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54739 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 54739 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 54739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54739.

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 54739, Elk Mound, 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

4,950

Population

263.3

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54739?

38.0

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$88,667

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$37,775

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54739 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,667 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,089

Total Housing Units

2,002

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$260,400

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,091

Median Rent

1987

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

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54739 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 172
2021 +8.8% 187
2022 +15.3% 216
2023 +16.9% 252
2024 -0.8% 250

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 54739, employing approximately 404 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,185,000.

83

Businesses

404

Employees

$19.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 12 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.3%
Construction 10 12.1%
Retail trade 8 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 9.6%
Wholesale trade 7 8.4%
Manufacturing 5 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.8%

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

Dunn County Elk Mound, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54739 in? ▼
ZIP code 54739 (Elk Mound) 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 54739? ▼
ZIP code 54739 in Elk Mound, WI has a population of 4,950 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54739? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54739 is $88,667, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54739? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54739 is $260,400, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54739? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54739 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54739? ▼
ZIP code 54739 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54739? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54739 are: Transportation and warehousing (12), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54739? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54739 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 54739? ▼
In ZIP code 54739, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 54739? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54739 is 22.3 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 54739? ▼
In ZIP code 54739, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54739? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54739 is 7.7% 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 Elk Mound, 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.
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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