PlainZIP

Centuria, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54824

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

2,271
23/sq mi
$67,148
Median income
$225,400
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54824 covers 97.5 square miles in Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,271 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54824 reports a modest median household income of $67,148 (14% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $36,539. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $225,400 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $929 monthly, and 76.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 54824 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Polk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 54824

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Centuria, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54824.

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 54824, Centuria, 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

2,271

Population

97.5

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 54824?

49.1

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$67,148

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$36,539

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54824 ranks nationally

Centuria, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,148 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,028

Total Housing Units

843

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$225,400

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$929

Median Rent

1978

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

-10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54824 have decreased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 151
2021 +11.4% 169
2022 +24.3% 210
2023 +1.9% 214
2024 -10.6% 191

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 29 business establishments in ZIP 54824, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,818,000.

29

Businesses

248

Employees

$13.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 20.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 17.2%
Retail trade 3 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.3%

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 54824 vs 54858 →

ZIP 54824 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54824 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54824 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54824 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
54858 Milltown, WI 1,518 4.7 mi
54024 Saint Croix Falls, WI 4,811 5.3 mi
54009 Dresser, WI 2,509 8.6 mi
54853 Luck, WI 4,009 8.1 mi
54006 Cushing, WI 743 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

54001 standard
Amery, WI
Pop: 8,155
54020 standard
Osceola, WI
Pop: 7,260
54024 standard
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Pop: 4,811
54853 standard
Luck, WI
Pop: 4,009
54837 standard
Frederic, WI
Pop: 3,778
54005 standard
Clear Lake, WI
Pop: 3,056

Related Areas

Polk County Centuria, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54824 in? ▼
ZIP code 54824 (Centuria) is located in Polk County, Wisconsin. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54824? ▼
ZIP code 54824 in Centuria, WI has a population of 2,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54824? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54824 is $67,148, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54824? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54824 is $225,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54824? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54824 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54824? ▼
ZIP code 54824 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54824? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54824 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54824? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54824 decreased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 54824? ▼
In ZIP code 54824, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 54824? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54824 is 27.4 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 54824? ▼
In ZIP code 54824, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54824? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54824 is 15.5% 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.