Bruce, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54819
Rusk County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,544
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,650
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bruce pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54819 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54819 covers 431.2 square miles in Bruce, Rusk County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,544 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54819 reports a modest median household income of $56,650 (27% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,343. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,500 (35% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 79.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rusk County, so 54819 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 54819
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bruce, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54819.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 54819, Bruce, 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
2,544
Population
431.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54819?
44.6
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.6%
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?
$56,650
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$28,343
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54819 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Bruce, 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)
$56,650 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
1,462housing units
1,462
Total Housing Units
1,081
Occupied Units
381
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,500
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$752
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 54819, employing approximately 463 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,955,000.
35
Businesses
463
Employees
$23.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.6% |
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 54819 vs 54895 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54895 | Weyerhaeuser, WI | 910 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54819, 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 (2,544 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 54819 in?
ZIP code 54819 (Bruce) is located in Rusk County, Wisconsin. Rusk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rusk-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54819?
ZIP code 54819 in Bruce, WI has a population of 2,544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54819?
The median household income in ZIP 54819 is $56,650, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54819?
The median home value in ZIP 54819 is $162,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54819?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54819 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54819?
ZIP code 54819 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 463 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54819?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54819 are: Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54819?
In ZIP code 54819, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 54819?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54819 is 32.7 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 54819?
In ZIP code 54819, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54819?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54819 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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