Barron, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54812
Barron County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,728
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,100
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barron pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54812 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54812 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, home to 5,728 residents across 238.7 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54812 reports a modest median household income of $63,100 (19% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,015. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,700 (35% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $923; owner occupancy is 76.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barron County, so 54812 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 54812
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barron, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54812.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 54812, Barron, 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
5,728
Population
238.7
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54812?
42.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
5.7%
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?
$63,100
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$30,015
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54812 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Barron, 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)
$63,100 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
2,493housing units
2,493
Total Housing Units
2,444
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,700
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$923
Median Rent
1967
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
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54812 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 149 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 168 |
| 2022 | +28.4% | 216 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 241 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 242 |
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 155 business establishments in ZIP 54812, employing approximately 2,551 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,292,000.
155
Businesses
2,551
Employees
$131.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.9% |
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 54812 vs 54733 →
ZIP 54812 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54812
Barron (54812)
5,728 residents
- 54805 1,471
Almena (54805)
1,471 residents
- 54733 1,340
Dallas (54733)
1,340 residents
- 54762 1,246
Prairie Farm (54762)
1,246 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54812 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54812 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54812
Barron (54812)
$63,100 median income
- 54762
Prairie Farm (54762)
$62,778 median income
- 54805
Almena (54805)
$59,643 median income
- 54733
Dallas (54733)
$58,421 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54812 ranks the highest 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 54812, 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 (5,728 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 54812 in?
ZIP code 54812 (Barron) is located in Barron County, Wisconsin. Barron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barron-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54812?
ZIP code 54812 in Barron, WI has a population of 5,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54812?
The median household income in ZIP 54812 is $63,100, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54812?
The median home value in ZIP 54812 is $161,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54812?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54812 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54812?
ZIP code 54812 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 2,551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54812?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54812 are: Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (19), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54812?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54812 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 54812?
In ZIP code 54812, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 54812?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54812 is 24.1 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 54812?
In ZIP code 54812, 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 54812?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54812 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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