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 Low-density area
- $77,903
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,262. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $215,200 (14% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $979; 75.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dunn County, so 54749 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 54749?
40.9
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,262
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54749 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Knapp, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$77,903 Top 44% higher than 56% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
593housing units
593
Total Housing Units
538
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,200
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 54013
Glenwood City (54013)
3,475 residents
- 54725
Boyceville (54725)
2,897 residents
- 54749 1,231
Knapp (54749)
1,231 residents
- 54027 989
Wilson (54027)
989 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54749 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54027
Wilson (54027)
$100,750 median income
- 54013
Glenwood City (54013)
$87,500 median income
- 54749
Knapp (54749)
$77,903 median income
- 54725
Boyceville (54725)
$71,745 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54749, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,231 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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