Sarona, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54870
Washburn County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,486
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $296,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sarona pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54870 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54870 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sarona, Washburn County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,486 residents across 232.2 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54870 reports a modest median household income of $67,063 (14% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,511. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $296,100 (19% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 94.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,125.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washburn County, so 54870 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 54870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sarona, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54870.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54870, Sarona, 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
1,486
Population
232.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54870?
56.6
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$67,063
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$42,511
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54870 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Sarona, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,063 29th percentile higher than 29% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,428housing units
1,428
Total Housing Units
783
Occupied Units
645
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,100
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1990
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
+38.8%
YoY Change (2023)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54870 have increased 38.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.0% | 160 |
| 2020 | +2.3% | 163 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 182 |
| 2022 | +4.3% | 190 |
| 2023 | +38.8% | 263 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 54870, employing approximately 165 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,988,000.
38
Businesses
165
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 23.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 21.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.9% |
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 54870 vs 54841 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54841 | Haugen, WI | 259 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54870, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,486 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 54870 in?
ZIP code 54870 (Sarona) 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 54870?
ZIP code 54870 in Sarona, WI has a population of 1,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54870?
The median household income in ZIP 54870 is $67,063, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54870?
The median home value in ZIP 54870 is $296,100, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54870?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54870 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54870?
ZIP code 54870 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 165 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54870?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54870 are: Construction (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54870?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54870 increased by 38.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 54870?
In ZIP code 54870, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 54870?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54870 is 25.3 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 54870?
In ZIP code 54870, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54870?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54870 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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