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Hayward, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54843

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

11,487
10/sq mi
$60,619
Median income
$243,400
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54843 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54843 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1137.3 square miles in Hayward, Sawyer County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 11,487 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 54843 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54843 sits at $60,619 (22% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,665. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $243,400 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $707 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54843 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 54843 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 54843

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54843.

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 54843, Hayward, 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

11,487

Population

1137.3

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54843?

48.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 14.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$60,619

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$38,665

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54843 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,619 30th percentile higher than 30% 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

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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,183

Total Housing Units

6,292

Occupied Units

3,891

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$243,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$707

Median Rent

1985

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54843 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 158
2021 +13.6% 180
2022 +16.4% 209
2023 +15.1% 241
2024 +8.3% 261

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 518 business establishments in ZIP 54843, employing approximately 4,923 people with a combined annual payroll of $247,048,000.

518

Businesses

4,923

Employees

$247.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 84 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 78 15.1%
Construction 73 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 49 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 35 6.8%
Manufacturing 29 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.0%
Finance and insurance 19 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 3.3%
Wholesale trade 12 2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.9%
Educational services 9 1.7%
Information 5 1.0%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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

Sawyer County Hayward, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54843 in? ▼
ZIP code 54843 (Hayward) is located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Sawyer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sawyer-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54843? ▼
ZIP code 54843 in Hayward, WI has a population of 11,487 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54843? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54843 is $60,619, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54843? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54843 is $243,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54843? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54843 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54843? ▼
ZIP code 54843 has 518 business establishments employing approximately 4,923 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54843? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54843 are: Retail trade (84), Accommodation and food services (78), Construction (73). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54843? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54843 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 54843? ▼
In ZIP code 54843, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 54843? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54843 is 18.1 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 54843? ▼
In ZIP code 54843, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54843? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54843 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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Official Data Resources for Hayward, 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.
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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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