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 Moderate-density area
- $60,787
- Median income Below-median income area
- $233,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54872 (Siren, WI) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.7 in 2023 to 255.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,644. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $233,200 (6% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $730; 81.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Burnett County, so 54872 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 54872
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Siren, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54872.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54872?
56.2
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.0%
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?
$60,787
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$36,644
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54872 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Siren, 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)
$60,787 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
2,039housing units
2,039
Total Housing Units
1,123
Occupied Units
916
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,200
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 54837
Frederic (54837)
3,778 residents
- 54893
Webster (54893)
3,767 residents
- 54872
Siren (54872)
2,581 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54872 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54872 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54837
Frederic (54837)
$71,010 median income
- 54872
Siren (54872)
$60,787 median income
- 54893
Webster (54893)
$56,129 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54872, 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 (2,581 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 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.
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