Cameron, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54822
Barron County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,516
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $235,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cameron pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54822 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54822 (Cameron, WI) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.7 in 2023 to 281.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54822 covers 123.7 square miles in Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,516 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54822 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,000 (10% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,320. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $235,700 (5% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $959; 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barron County, so 54822 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 54822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cameron, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54822.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 54822, Cameron, 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
4,516
Population
123.7
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54822?
47.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.7%
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?
$70,000
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$40,320
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54822 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Cameron, 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)
$70,000 35th percentile higher than 35% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wisconsin ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,297housing units
2,297
Total Housing Units
2,022
Occupied Units
275
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,700
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$959
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54822 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 165 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 188 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 216 |
| 2023 | +15.9% | 251 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 281 |
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 113 business establishments in ZIP 54822, employing approximately 995 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,631,000.
113
Businesses
995
Employees
$47.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
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 54822 vs 54728 →
ZIP 54822 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54868
Rice Lake (54868)
15,512 residents
- 54728 6,139
Chetek (54728)
6,139 residents
- 54822 4,516
Cameron (54822)
4,516 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54822 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54728
Chetek (54728)
$74,712 median income
- 54822
Cameron (54822)
$70,000 median income
- 54868
Rice Lake (54868)
$64,318 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54822 ranks #2 of 3 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 54822, 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 (4,516 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 54822 in?
ZIP code 54822 (Cameron) 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 54822?
ZIP code 54822 in Cameron, WI has a population of 4,516 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54822?
The median household income in ZIP 54822 is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54822?
The median home value in ZIP 54822 is $235,700, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54822?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54822 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54822?
ZIP code 54822 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54822?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54822 are: Construction (16), Health care and social assistance (15), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54822?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54822 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 54822?
In ZIP code 54822, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 54822?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54822 is 22.7 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 54822?
In ZIP code 54822, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54822?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54822 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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