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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
$67,063
Median income
$296,100
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th 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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,511. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $296,100 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,125 monthly, and 94.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 54870 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washburn County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 54870?

56.6

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$42,511

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54870 ranks nationally

Sarona, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,063 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,428

Total Housing Units

783

Occupied Units

645

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.6%
Renter 5.4%

$296,100

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Washburn County Sarona, WI Wisconsin

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.

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