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 Low-density area
- $76,164
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,391. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,000 (29% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $844; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Portage County, so 54921 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 54921
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bancroft, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54921.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54921?
42.0
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
6.4%
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?
$76,164
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$33,391
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54921 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Bancroft, 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)
$76,164 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
630housing units
630
Total Housing Units
583
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,000
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 54467
Plover (54467)
13,635 residents
- 54966 2,008
Plainfield (54966)
2,008 residents
- 54921 1,326
Bancroft (54921)
1,326 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54921 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54921 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54467
Plover (54467)
$87,580 median income
- 54921
Bancroft (54921)
$76,164 median income
- 54966
Plainfield (54966)
$67,143 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54921, 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 (1,326 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 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.
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