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Birchwood, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54817

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

2,188
5/sq mi
$83,036
Median income
$275,000
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54817 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54817 covers 420.8 square miles in Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,188 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54817 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,036 (6% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $44,392. Poverty here runs at 13.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. Median home value sits at $275,000 (11% above the state average), median rent at $824 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washburn County, letting you compare 54817 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 54817

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Birchwood, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54817.

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 54817, Birchwood, 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

2,188

Population

420.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54817?

58.0

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$83,036

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$44,392

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54817 ranks nationally

Birchwood, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,036 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

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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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,473

Total Housing Units

1,057

Occupied Units

1,416

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$275,000

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$824

Median Rent

1989

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54817 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.4% 157
2020 +7.2% 168
2021 +15.5% 195
2022 +11.9% 218
2024 – 299

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 54 business establishments in ZIP 54817, employing approximately 320 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,711,000.

54

Businesses

320

Employees

$14.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 22 40.7%
Retail trade 10 18.5%
Construction 7 13.0%
Finance and insurance 3 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.6%

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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54857 Mikana, WI 62 6.1 mi

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Related Areas

Washburn County Birchwood, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54817 in? ▼
ZIP code 54817 (Birchwood) is located in Washburn County, Wisconsin. Washburn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washburn-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54817? ▼
ZIP code 54817 in Birchwood, WI has a population of 2,188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54817? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54817 is $83,036, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54817? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54817 is $275,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54817? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54817 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54817? ▼
ZIP code 54817 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 320 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54817? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54817 are: Accommodation and food services (22), Retail trade (10), Construction (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54817? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54817 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 54817? ▼
In ZIP code 54817, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 54817? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54817 is 28.1 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 54817? ▼
In ZIP code 54817, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54817? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54817 is 13.6% 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.