Grantsburg, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54840

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

4,643
7/sq mi: $63,750
Median income: $186,200
Median home value: 19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 40th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 7
people per sq mi: 85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54840 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54840 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 663.3 square miles in Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 4,643 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 54840 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54840 sits at $63,750 (18% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,801. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $186,200 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $822 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54840 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 54840 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 54840

Retail trade

17
Manufacturing

14
Other services (except public administration)

13
Accommodation and food services

12
Construction

10

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54840, Grantsburg, WI · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 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

4,643

Population

663.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54840?

45.2

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%

African American 1.8%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$63,750

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$39,801

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54840 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,750 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,778

Total Housing Units

1,821

Occupied Units

957

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%

Renter 14.7%

$186,200

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$822

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

-3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54840 have decreased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+10.3%	165
2021	+8.6%	179
2022	+25.6%	225
2023	+7.8%	242
2024	-3.6%	234

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 54840, employing approximately 1,586 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,964,000.

113

Businesses

1,586

Employees

$84.0M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	17	15.0%
Manufacturing	14	12.4%
Other services (except public administration)	13	11.5%
Accommodation and food services	12	10.6%
Construction	10	8.8%
Health care and social assistance	10	8.8%
Transportation and warehousing	8	7.1%
Finance and insurance	6	5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	6	5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing	4	3.5%
Information	3	2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	2.6%

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

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Burnett County Grantsburg, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54840 in? ▼

ZIP code 54840 (Grantsburg) 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 54840? ▼

ZIP code 54840 in Grantsburg, WI has a population of 4,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 54840? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 54840 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 54840? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 54840 is $186,200, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54840? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 54840 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 54840? ▼

ZIP code 54840 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 1,586 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 54840? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54840 are: Retail trade (17), Manufacturing (14), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 54840? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54840 decreased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 54840? ▼

In ZIP code 54840, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 54840? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54840 is 29.2 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 54840? ▼

In ZIP code 54840, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54840? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 54840 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.