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Brule, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54820

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

864
3/sq mi
$85,179
Median income
$250,500
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54820 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54820 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brule, Douglas County, Wisconsin, home to just 864 residents across 288.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54820 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,179 (9% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $47,089. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $250,500 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $855 a month; 86.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Douglas County, letting you compare 54820 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 →

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 54820, Brule, 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

864

Population

288.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54820?

54.8

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$85,179

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$47,089

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54820 ranks nationally

Brule, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,179 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

499

Total Housing Units

339

Occupied Units

160

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$250,500

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 54820, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,587,000.

17

Businesses

77

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 29.4%
Retail trade 4 23.5%

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 54820 vs 54854 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
54854 Maple, WI 990 7.2 mi

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Pop: 3,646
54873 standard
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Pop: 2,799
54849 standard
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Pop: 1,967
54864 standard
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Pop: 1,322
54838 standard
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Pop: 1,103

Related Areas

Douglas County Brule, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54820 in? ▼
ZIP code 54820 (Brule) is located in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54820? ▼
ZIP code 54820 in Brule, WI has a population of 864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54820? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54820 is $85,179, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54820? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54820 is $250,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54820? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54820 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54820? ▼
ZIP code 54820 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54820? ▼
In ZIP code 54820, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54820? ▼
In ZIP code 54820, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54820? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54820 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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