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Knapp, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54749

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

1,231
12/sq mi
$77,903
Median income
$215,200
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54749 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knapp, Dunn County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,231 residents across 100.1 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54749 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,903 (0% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $35,262. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $215,200 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $979 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dunn County, letting you compare 54749 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 54749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knapp, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54749.

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 54749, Knapp, 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

1,231

Population

100.1

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54749?

40.9

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$77,903

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$35,262

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54749 ranks nationally

Knapp, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,903 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

593

Total Housing Units

538

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$215,200

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$979

Median Rent

1983

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)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54749 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +17.9% 170
2021 -0.4% 169
2022 +21.4% 205
2023 +15.9% 238
2024 +0.8% 240

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 22 business establishments in ZIP 54749, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,599,000.

22

Businesses

158

Employees

$13.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 27.3%
Manufacturing 4 18.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.6%

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 54749 vs 54027 →

ZIP 54749 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54749 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54749 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
54027 Wilson, WI 989 5.1 mi
54725 Boyceville, WI 2,897 9.4 mi
54013 Glenwood City, WI 3,475 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dunn County

54751 standard
Menomonie, WI
Pop: 25,642
54739 standard
Elk Mound, WI
Pop: 4,950
54730 standard
Colfax, WI
Pop: 4,903
54725 standard
Boyceville, WI
Pop: 2,897
54763 standard
Ridgeland, WI
Pop: 1,134
54772 standard
Wheeler, WI
Pop: 1,103

Related Areas

Dunn County Knapp, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54749 in? ▼
ZIP code 54749 (Knapp) 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 54749? ▼
ZIP code 54749 in Knapp, WI has a population of 1,231 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54749 is $77,903, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54749 is $215,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54749 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54749? ▼
ZIP code 54749 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54749? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54749 are: Construction (6), Manufacturing (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54749? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54749 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 54749? ▼
In ZIP code 54749, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 54749? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54749 is 30.8 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 54749? ▼
In ZIP code 54749, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54749 is 6.6% 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.