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Trego, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54888

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

1,345
5/sq mi
$63,971
Median income
$240,500
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54888 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54888 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trego, Washburn County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,345 residents across 249.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54888 reports a modest median household income of $63,971 (18% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $41,136. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. The typical home here is valued at $240,500 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $768 monthly, and 88.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washburn County, so you can benchmark 54888 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 54888

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trego, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54888.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54888, Trego, 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

1,345

Population

249.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54888?

58.8

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$63,971

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$41,136

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54888 ranks nationally

Trego, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,971 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,419

Total Housing Units

652

Occupied Units

767

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$240,500

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$768

Median Rent

1988

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2022)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54888 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -3.8% 133
2019 +11.2% 148
2020 +1.1% 149
2021 +17.6% 176
2022 -0.1% 175

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 54888, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,967,000.

30

Businesses

181

Employees

$6.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 26.7%
Construction 7 23.3%
Finance and insurance 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 54888 vs 54801 →

ZIP 54888 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 54888 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54888 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 54888 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
54801 Spooner, WI 6,493 7.9 mi
54859 Minong, WI 1,896 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washburn County

54801 standard
Spooner, WI
Pop: 6,493
54871 standard
Shell Lake, WI
Pop: 3,105
54817 standard
Birchwood, WI
Pop: 2,188
54859 standard
Minong, WI
Pop: 1,896
54870 standard
Sarona, WI
Pop: 1,486
54875 standard
Springbrook, WI
Pop: 1,055

Related Areas

Washburn County Trego, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54888 in? ▼
ZIP code 54888 (Trego) is located in Washburn County, Wisconsin. Washburn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washburn-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54888? ▼
ZIP code 54888 in Trego, WI has a population of 1,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54888? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54888 is $63,971, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54888? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54888 is $240,500, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54888? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54888 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54888? ▼
ZIP code 54888 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54888? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54888 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (7), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54888? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54888 decreased by 0.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 54888? ▼
In ZIP code 54888, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 54888? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54888 is 28.4 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 54888? ▼
In ZIP code 54888, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54888? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54888 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.