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Bancroft, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54921

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

1,326
7/sq mi
$76,164
Median income
$176,000
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54921 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54921 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bancroft, Portage County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,326 residents across 200.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54921 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,164 (3% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $33,391. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Median home value sits at $176,000 (29% below the state average), median rent at $844 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Portage County, so you can benchmark 54921 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 54921

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bancroft, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54921.

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 54921, Bancroft, 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

1,326

Population

200.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 54921?

42.0

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%

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?

$76,164

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$33,391

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54921 ranks nationally

Bancroft, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,164 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

630

Total Housing Units

583

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$176,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$844

Median Rent

1978

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2021)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54921 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 -0.6% 141
2017 +2.9% 146
2019 – 158
2020 +4.3% 165
2021 +5.7% 174

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 54921, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,924,000.

24

Businesses

249

Employees

$20.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 20.8%
Construction 4 16.7%
Wholesale trade 4 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

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 54921 vs 54467 →

ZIP 54921 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 54921 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 54921 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 54921 ranks #2 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
54467 Plover, WI 13,635 7.9 mi
54966 Plainfield, WI 2,008 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Portage County

54481 standard
Stevens Point, WI
Pop: 29,340
54467 standard
Plover, WI
Pop: 13,635
54482 standard
Stevens Point, WI
Pop: 8,955
54406 standard
Amherst, WI
Pop: 3,469
54473 standard
Rosholt, WI
Pop: 2,700
54423 standard
Custer, WI
Pop: 2,343

Related Areas

Portage County Bancroft, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54921 in? ▼
ZIP code 54921 (Bancroft) is located in Portage County, Wisconsin. Portage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/portage-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54921? ▼
ZIP code 54921 in Bancroft, WI has a population of 1,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54921? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54921 is $76,164, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54921? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54921 is $176,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54921? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54921 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54921? ▼
ZIP code 54921 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54921? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54921 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (4), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54921? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54921 increased by 5.7% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 54921? ▼
In ZIP code 54921, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 54921? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54921 is 22.1 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 54921? ▼
In ZIP code 54921, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54921? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54921 is 12.7% 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.