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 Moderate-density area
- $67,148
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Centuria pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54824 (Centuria, WI) fell -10.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.7 in 2023 to 191.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,539. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,400 (9% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $929; 76.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 54824 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 54824
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Centuria, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54824.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54824?
49.1
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
2.4%
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?
$67,148
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,539
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54824 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Centuria, 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)
$67,148 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
1,028housing units
1,028
Total Housing Units
843
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 54824 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54024
Saint Croix Falls (54024)
4,811 residents
- 54853
Luck (54853)
4,009 residents
- 54009
Dresser (54009)
2,509 residents
- 54824
Centuria (54824)
2,271 residents
- 54858 1,518
Milltown (54858)
1,518 residents
- 54006 743
Cushing (54006)
743 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54824 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54824 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54009
Dresser (54009)
$89,861 median income
- 54024
Saint Croix Falls (54024)
$75,417 median income
- 54853
Luck (54853)
$75,000 median income
- 54006
Cushing (54006)
$69,688 median income
- 54824
Centuria (54824)
$67,148 median income
- 54858
Milltown (54858)
$53,901 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54824, 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 (2,271 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 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.
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