Port Wing, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54865

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

440
3/sq mi
$61,875
Median income
$180,300
Median home value
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54865 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54865 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.1 square miles in Port Wing, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 440 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 54865 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54865 sits at $61,875 (21% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,363. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $180,300 (28% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54865 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 54865 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 →

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 54865, Port Wing, 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

440

Population

157.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54865?

58.6

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$61,875

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$39,363

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54865 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,875 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.5%

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

What does housing look like?

543

Total Housing Units

266

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$180,300

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 54865, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $726,000.

4

Businesses

22

Employees

$726K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54865 in?
ZIP code 54865 (Port Wing) 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 54865?
ZIP code 54865 in Port Wing, WI has a population of 440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54865?
The median household income in ZIP 54865 is $61,875, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54865?
The median home value in ZIP 54865 is $180,300, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54865?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54865 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54865?
ZIP code 54865 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54865?
In ZIP code 54865, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.5% 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 54865?
In ZIP code 54865, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54865?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54865 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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