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Cumberland, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54829

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

5,236
15/sq mi
$66,538
Median income
$245,800
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54829 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54829 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 344.5 square miles in Cumberland, Barron County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 5,236 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54829 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54829 sits at $66,538 (15% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,030. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $245,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $914 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54829 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barron County, so you can benchmark 54829 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54829

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54829.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54829, Cumberland, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,236

Population

344.5

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54829?

47.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$66,538

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$38,030

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54829 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,538 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,167

Total Housing Units

2,324

Occupied Units

843

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$245,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$914

Median Rent

1979

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

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54829 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 155
2021 +9.4% 170
2022 +27.7% 217
2023 +9.0% 236
2024 -1.3% 233

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 135 business establishments in ZIP 54829, employing approximately 1,512 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,078,000.

135

Businesses

1,512

Employees

$80.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 14.8%
Construction 18 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 17 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 17 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 14 10.4%
Manufacturing 9 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 5.9%
Finance and insurance 8 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.9%
Information 5 3.7%

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 54829 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 54829 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54829 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 54829 ranks #4 of 5 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
54813 Barronett, WI 601 6.8 mi
54826 Comstock, WI 807 6.8 mi
54805 Almena, WI 1,471 10.2 mi
54889 Turtle Lake, WI 2,742 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barron County

54868 standard
Rice Lake, WI
Pop: 15,512
54728 standard
Chetek, WI
Pop: 6,139
54812 standard
Barron, WI
Pop: 5,728
54822 standard
Cameron, WI
Pop: 4,516
54889 standard
Turtle Lake, WI
Pop: 2,742
54805 standard
Almena, WI
Pop: 1,471

Related Areas

Barron County Cumberland, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54829 in? ▼
ZIP code 54829 (Cumberland) 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 54829? ▼
ZIP code 54829 in Cumberland, WI has a population of 5,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54829? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54829 is $66,538, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54829? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54829 is $245,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54829? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54829 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54829? ▼
ZIP code 54829 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54829? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54829 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (18), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54829? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54829 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 54829? ▼
In ZIP code 54829, 64.1% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 54829? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54829 is 23.0 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 54829? ▼
In ZIP code 54829, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54829? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54829 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cumberland, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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