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Siren, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54872

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

2,581
16/sq mi
$60,787
Median income
$233,200
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54872 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54872 covers 161.3 square miles in Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,581 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54872 reports a modest median household income of $60,787 (22% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $36,644. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. Median home value sits at $233,200 (6% below the state average), median rent at $730 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Burnett County, so you can benchmark 54872 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 54872

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Siren, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54872.

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 54872, Siren, 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

2,581

Population

161.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54872?

56.2

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$60,787

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$36,644

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54872 ranks nationally

Siren, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,787 30th percentile higher than 30% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,039

Total Housing Units

1,123

Occupied Units

916

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$233,200

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$730

Median Rent

1978

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54872 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 167
2021 +13.6% 190
2022 +10.4% 209
2023 +9.4% 229
2024 +11.8% 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 127 business establishments in ZIP 54872, employing approximately 934 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,244,000.

127

Businesses

934

Employees

$35.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 17.3%
Accommodation and food services 19 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 15 11.8%
Construction 13 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 7.1%
Finance and insurance 6 4.7%
Manufacturing 5 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.9%
Information 4 3.1%

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 54872 vs 54837 →

ZIP 54872 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 54872 ranks #3 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 54872 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 54872 ranks #2 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
54837 Frederic, WI 3,778 7.1 mi
54893 Webster, WI 3,767 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Burnett County

54840 standard
Grantsburg, WI
Pop: 4,643
54893 standard
Webster, WI
Pop: 3,767
54830 standard
Danbury, WI
Pop: 2,752
54845 standard
Hertel, WI
Pop: 147

Related Areas

Burnett County Siren, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54872 in? ▼
ZIP code 54872 (Siren) is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin. Burnett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burnett-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54872? ▼
ZIP code 54872 in Siren, WI has a population of 2,581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54872? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54872 is $60,787, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54872? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54872 is $233,200, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54872? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54872 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54872? ▼
ZIP code 54872 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54872? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54872 are: Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (19), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54872? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54872 increased by 11.8% 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 54872? ▼
In ZIP code 54872, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 54872? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54872 is 25.1 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 54872? ▼
In ZIP code 54872, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54872? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54872 is 16.6% 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.