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
$89,063
Median income
$218,900
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 54874 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 379.8 square miles in South Range, Douglas County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 3,646 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54874 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54874 sits at $89,063 (14% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,796. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $218,900 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $953 per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54874 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 54874 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54874

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54874.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 54874?

45.1

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$39,796

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54874 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,063 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,663

Total Housing Units

1,470

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$218,900

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$953

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
54842 Hawthorne, WI 185 6.4 mi

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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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