Superior, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54880

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

30,772
69/sq mi
$68,275
Median income
$190,700
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54880 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54880 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 446.0 square miles in Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 30,772 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 54880 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54880 sits at $68,275 (13% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,770. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $190,700 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $910 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54880 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 54880 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 54880

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54880.

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 54880, Superior, 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

30,772

Population

446.0

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54880?

40.1

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$68,275

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$38,770

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54880 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,275 44th percentile higher than 44% 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

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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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

14,535

Total Housing Units

13,465

Occupied Units

1,070

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$190,700

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$910

Median Rent

1961

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54880 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 178
2021 +14.0% 203
2022 +16.3% 236
2023 +9.7% 259
2024 +4.6% 271

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 777 business establishments in ZIP 54880, employing approximately 13,085 people with a combined annual payroll of $705,569,000.

777

Businesses

13,085

Employees

$705.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 121 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 105 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 95 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 93 12.0%
Construction 51 6.6%
Manufacturing 45 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 5.8%
Finance and insurance 43 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 4.6%
Wholesale trade 35 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 34 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 2.7%
Information 12 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.8%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.5%

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 54880 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 54880 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54880 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 54880 ranks the highest 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
55807 Duluth, MN 9,963 10.2 mi
55808 Duluth, MN 5,846 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54880 in?
ZIP code 54880 (Superior) 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 54880?
ZIP code 54880 in Superior, WI has a population of 30,772 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54880?
The median household income in ZIP 54880 is $68,275, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54880?
The median home value in ZIP 54880 is $190,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54880?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54880 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54880?
ZIP code 54880 has 777 business establishments employing approximately 13,085 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54880?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54880 are: Retail trade (121), Accommodation and food services (105), Health care and social assistance (95). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54880?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54880 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 54880?
In ZIP code 54880, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 54880?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54880 is 17.1 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 54880?
In ZIP code 54880, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54880?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54880 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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