South Range, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54874
Douglas County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,646
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $89,063
- Median income Above-median income area
- $218,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Range pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54874 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 54874 (South Range, WI) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.6 in 2023 to 254.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54874 covers 379.8 square miles in South Range, Douglas County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,646 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54874 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,063 (14% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,796. The poverty rate is 4.9%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,900 (12% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $953; 91.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 54874 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 54874
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Range, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54874.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 54874, South Range, 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
3,646
Population
379.8
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54874?
45.1
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.2%
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?
$89,063
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$39,796
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54874 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
South Range, 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)
$89,063 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
1,663housing units
1,663
Total Housing Units
1,470
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,900
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$953
Median Rent
1977
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54874 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 171 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 181 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 220 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 239 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 254 |
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 54874, employing approximately 228 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,357,000.
30
Businesses
228
Employees
$10.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 30.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
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 54874 vs 54842 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54842 | Hawthorne, WI | 185 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54874, 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 (3,646 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 54874 in?
ZIP code 54874 (South Range) 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 54874?
ZIP code 54874 in South Range, WI has a population of 3,646 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54874?
The median household income in ZIP 54874 is $89,063, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54874?
The median home value in ZIP 54874 is $218,900, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54874?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54874 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54874?
ZIP code 54874 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54874?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54874 are: Construction (9), Accommodation and food services (6), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54874?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54874 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 54874?
In ZIP code 54874, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 54874?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54874 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 54874?
In ZIP code 54874, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54874?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54874 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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