Solon Springs, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54873
Douglas County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,799
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $88,359
- Median income Above-median income area
- $253,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Solon Springs pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54873 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 54873 (Solon Springs, WI) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.5 in 2023 to 232.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54873 covers 699.8 square miles in Solon Springs, Douglas County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,799 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54873 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,359 (13% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,545. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $253,100 (2% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $785; 91.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 54873 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 54873
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Solon Springs, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54873.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 54873, Solon Springs, 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
2,799
Population
699.8
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54873?
57.9
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.4%
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?
$88,359
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$45,545
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54873 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Solon Springs, 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)
$88,359 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
2,826housing units
2,826
Total Housing Units
1,371
Occupied Units
1,455
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,100
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$785
Median Rent
1982
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54873 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.5% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 177 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 210 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 223 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 232 |
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 60 business establishments in ZIP 54873, employing approximately 284 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,437,000.
60
Businesses
284
Employees
$9.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 26.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.0% |
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 54873 vs 54849 →
ZIP 54873 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54873
Solon Springs (54873)
2,799 residents
- 54849
Lake Nebagamon (54849)
1,967 residents
- 54838 1,103
Gordon (54838)
1,103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54873 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54873 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54873
Solon Springs (54873)
$88,359 median income
- 54849
Lake Nebagamon (54849)
$80,714 median income
- 54838
Gordon (54838)
$74,318 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54873 ranks the highest 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 54873, 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 (2,799 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 54873 in?
ZIP code 54873 (Solon Springs) is located in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54873?
ZIP code 54873 in Solon Springs, WI has a population of 2,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54873?
The median household income in ZIP 54873 is $88,359, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54873?
The median home value in ZIP 54873 is $253,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54873 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54873?
ZIP code 54873 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54873?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54873 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54873?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54873 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 54873?
In ZIP code 54873, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 54873?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54873 is 33.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54873?
In ZIP code 54873, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54873 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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