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ZIP Code 54891

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

3,389
18/sq mi
$70,536
Median income
$208,800
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54891 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54891 covers 190.4 square miles in Washburn, Bayfield County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,389 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54891 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,536 (10% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,557. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 3.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $208,800 (16% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 77.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bayfield County, so 54891 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 54891

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washburn, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54891.

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 54891, Washburn, 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

3,389

Population

190.4

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54891?

50.8

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$70,536

Median Household Income

-10% vs state ZIP avg

$39,557

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,761

Total Housing Units

1,464

Occupied Units

297

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$208,800

Median Home Value

-16% vs state ZIP avg

$825

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

+30.4%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54891 have increased 30.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.2% 145
2020 +2.9% 149
2021 +10.7% 165
2022 +30.4% 215
2024 238

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 54891, employing approximately 557 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,381,000.

97

Businesses

557

Employees

$19.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 19 19.6%
Retail trade 15 15.5%
Construction 12 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 12 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 10 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.2%
Finance and insurance 5 5.2%
Manufacturing 4 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.1%

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
54827 Cornucopia, WI 221 9.5 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54891, 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 (3,389 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 54891 in?
ZIP code 54891 (Washburn) is located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Bayfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bayfield-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54891?
ZIP code 54891 in Washburn, WI has a population of 3,389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54891?
The median household income in ZIP 54891 is $70,536, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54891?
The median home value in ZIP 54891 is $208,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54891?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54891 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54891?
ZIP code 54891 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54891?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54891 are: Accommodation and food services (19), Retail trade (15), Construction (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54891?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54891 increased by 30.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 54891?
In ZIP code 54891, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 54891?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54891 is 17.8 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 54891?
In ZIP code 54891, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54891?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54891 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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