Milltown, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54858

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

1,518
30/sq mi
$53,901
Median income
$213,100
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milltown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54858 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54858 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.9 square miles in Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 1,518 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 54858 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54858 sits at $53,901 (31% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $30,235. The poverty rate stands at 20.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $213,100 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $756 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54858 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 54858 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 54858

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54858.

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 54858, Milltown, 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

1,518

Population

49.9

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54858?

50.6

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$53,901

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$30,235

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54858 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,901 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,019

Total Housing Units

769

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$213,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+19.0%

YoY Change (2023)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54858 have increased 19.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -7.4% 143
2020 +13.1% 161
2021 +19.3% 193
2022 +8.8% 210
2023 +19.0% 249

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 54858, employing approximately 356 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,800,000.

42

Businesses

356

Employees

$19.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 14.3%
Construction 5 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 9.5%
Manufacturing 3 7.1%

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 54858 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 54858 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54858 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 54858 ranks #4 of 4 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
54853 Luck, WI 4,009 3.9 mi
54824 Centuria, WI 2,271 4.7 mi
54810 Balsam Lake, WI 2,512 5.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54858 in?
ZIP code 54858 (Milltown) is located in Polk County, Wisconsin. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54858?
ZIP code 54858 in Milltown, WI has a population of 1,518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54858?
The median household income in ZIP 54858 is $53,901, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54858?
The median home value in ZIP 54858 is $213,100, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54858?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54858 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54858?
ZIP code 54858 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54858?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54858 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54858?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54858 increased by 19.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 54858?
In ZIP code 54858, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 54858?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54858 is 32.7 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 54858?
In ZIP code 54858, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54858?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54858 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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