Webster, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54893
Burnett County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,767
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,129
- Median income Below-median income area
- $234,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Webster pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54893 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 54893 (Webster, WI) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.9 in 2023 to 242.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54893 covers 409.5 square miles in Webster, Burnett County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,767 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54893 reports a modest median household income of $56,129 (28% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,300. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,200 (6% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $646; 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Burnett County, so 54893 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 54893
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Webster, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54893.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 54893, Webster, 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
3,767
Population
409.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54893?
54.5
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
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?
$56,129
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$34,300
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54893 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Webster, 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)
$56,129 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
3,960housing units
3,960
Total Housing Units
1,846
Occupied Units
2,114
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,200
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$646
Median Rent
1983
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54893 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 155 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 178 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 207 |
| 2023 | +14.8% | 238 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 242 |
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 95 business establishments in ZIP 54893, employing approximately 602 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,957,000.
95
Businesses
602
Employees
$30.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 15 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 14.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.2% |
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 54893 vs 54872 →
ZIP 54893 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54893
Webster (54893)
3,767 residents
- 54872
Siren (54872)
2,581 residents
- 54845 147
Hertel (54845)
147 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54893 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54893 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54872
Siren (54872)
$60,787 median income
- 54893
Webster (54893)
$56,129 median income
- 54845
Hertel (54845)
$49,464 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54893 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54893, 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 (3,767 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 54893 in?
ZIP code 54893 (Webster) is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin. Burnett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burnett-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54893?
ZIP code 54893 in Webster, WI has a population of 3,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54893?
The median household income in ZIP 54893 is $56,129, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54893?
The median home value in ZIP 54893 is $234,200, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54893?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54893 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54893?
ZIP code 54893 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54893?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54893 are: Accommodation and food services (19), Retail trade (16), Construction (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54893?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54893 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 54893?
In ZIP code 54893, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 54893?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54893 is 26.3 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 54893?
In ZIP code 54893, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54893?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54893 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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