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Danbury, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54830

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

2,752
3/sq mi
$66,941
Median income
$267,400
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54830 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54830 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 917.3 square miles in Danbury, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,752 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 54830 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54830 sits at $66,941 (14% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $46,569. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $267,400 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54830 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 54830 sits relative to Wisconsin and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 54830

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54830.

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 54830, Danbury, 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

2,752

Population

917.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54830?

63.9

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
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?

$66,941

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$46,569

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54830 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,941 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,935

Total Housing Units

1,733

Occupied Units

3,202

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$267,400

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1987

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54830 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 168
2021 +13.2% 190
2022 +18.2% 224
2023 +25.0% 280
2024 +5.7% 296

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 54830, employing approximately 267 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,570,000.

48

Businesses

267

Employees

$8.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 17 35.4%
Retail trade 6 12.5%
Construction 5 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Burnett County Danbury, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54830 in? ▼
ZIP code 54830 (Danbury) is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin. Burnett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burnett-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54830? ▼
ZIP code 54830 in Danbury, WI has a population of 2,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54830? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54830 is $66,941, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54830? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54830 is $267,400, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54830? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54830 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54830? ▼
ZIP code 54830 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54830? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54830 are: Accommodation and food services (17), Retail trade (6), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54830? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54830 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 54830? ▼
In ZIP code 54830, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 54830? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54830 is 32.9 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 54830? ▼
In ZIP code 54830, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54830? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54830 is 11.1% 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 Danbury, 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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