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Minong, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54859

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

1,896
4/sq mi
$55,882
Median income
$225,300
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54859 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54859 covers 474.0 square miles in Minong, Washburn County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,896 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54859 reports a modest median household income of $55,882 (28% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,485. Local economic indicators show a 14.8% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $225,300 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $824 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washburn County, letting you compare 54859 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 54859

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minong, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54859.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54859, Minong, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,896

Population

474.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54859?

56.6

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
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?

$55,882

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$39,485

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54859 ranks nationally

Minong, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,882 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,356

Total Housing Units

1,092

Occupied Units

1,264

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$225,300

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$824

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

+23.5%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54859 have increased 23.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +9.4% 158
2020 +6.8% 169
2021 +14.5% 193
2022 +23.5% 239
2024 – 256

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 51 business establishments in ZIP 54859, employing approximately 673 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,673,000.

51

Businesses

673

Employees

$43.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 21.6%
Accommodation and food services 8 15.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.8%
Manufacturing 3 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 54859 vs 54838 →

ZIP 54859 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 54859 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54859 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 54859 ranks #3 of 3 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
54838 Gordon, WI 1,103 8.7 mi
54888 Trego, WI 1,345 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washburn County

54801 standard
Spooner, WI
Pop: 6,493
54871 standard
Shell Lake, WI
Pop: 3,105
54817 standard
Birchwood, WI
Pop: 2,188
54870 standard
Sarona, WI
Pop: 1,486
54888 standard
Trego, WI
Pop: 1,345
54875 standard
Springbrook, WI
Pop: 1,055

Related Areas

Washburn County Minong, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54859 in? ▼
ZIP code 54859 (Minong) is located in Washburn County, Wisconsin. Washburn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washburn-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54859? ▼
ZIP code 54859 in Minong, WI has a population of 1,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54859? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54859 is $55,882, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54859? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54859 is $225,300, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54859? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54859 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54859? ▼
ZIP code 54859 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 673 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54859? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54859 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (8), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54859? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54859 increased by 23.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 54859? ▼
In ZIP code 54859, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 54859? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54859 is 22.9 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 54859? ▼
In ZIP code 54859, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54859? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54859 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.