Herbster, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54844

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

267
2/sq mi
$63,036
Median income
$265,900
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54844 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.1 square miles in Herbster, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 267 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 54844 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54844 sits at $63,036 (19% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,790. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $265,900 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54844 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bayfield County, so you can benchmark 54844 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 →

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 54844, Herbster, 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

267

Population

157.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54844?

61.9

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$63,036

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$42,790

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54844 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,036 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

456

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

333

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$265,900

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 54844, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $526,000.

8

Businesses

15

Employees

$526K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
54827 Cornucopia, WI 221 5.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54844 in?
ZIP code 54844 (Herbster) is located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Bayfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bayfield-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54844?
ZIP code 54844 in Herbster, WI has a population of 267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54844?
The median household income in ZIP 54844 is $63,036, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54844?
The median home value in ZIP 54844 is $265,900, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54844 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54844?
ZIP code 54844 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54844?
In ZIP code 54844, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54844?
In ZIP code 54844, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54844 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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