PlainZIP

Redgranite, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54970

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

3,902
33/sq mi
$64,309
Median income
$160,100
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54970 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54970 covers 120.1 square miles in Redgranite, Waushara County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,902 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54970 reports a modest median household income of $64,309 (18% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $31,598. Local economic indicators show a 9.0% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $160,100 (36% below the state average), median rent at $808 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 54970 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Waushara County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 54970

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redgranite, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54970.

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 54970, Redgranite, 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

3,902

Population

120.1

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 54970?

46.9

Median Age

59.8%

Male

40.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 9.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$64,309

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$31,598

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54970 ranks nationally

Redgranite, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,309 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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,854

Total Housing Units

1,450

Occupied Units

404

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$160,100

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1979

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

+13.0%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54970 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.8% 138
2020 +2.4% 142
2021 +17.9% 167
2022 +13.0% 189
2024 – 221

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 54970, employing approximately 272 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,063,000.

39

Businesses

272

Employees

$11.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 20.5%
Retail trade 7 17.9%
Health care and social assistance 6 15.4%
Construction 4 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.3%
Information 3 7.7%

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 54970 vs 54965 →

ZIP 54970 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 54970 ranks #2 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 54970 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 54970 ranks #3 of 6 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
54965 Pine River, WI 1,344 7.2 mi
54967 Poy Sippi, WI 434 6.8 mi
54923 Berlin, WI 8,733 8.1 mi
54984 Wild Rose, WI 2,989 10.1 mi
54960 Neshkoro, WI 2,800 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waushara County

54982 standard
Wautoma, WI
Pop: 7,117
54984 standard
Wild Rose, WI
Pop: 2,989
54966 standard
Plainfield, WI
Pop: 2,008
54943 standard
Hancock, WI
Pop: 1,923
54930 standard
Coloma, WI
Pop: 1,786
54965 standard
Pine River, WI
Pop: 1,344

Related Areas

Waushara County Redgranite, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54970 in? ▼
ZIP code 54970 (Redgranite) is located in Waushara County, Wisconsin. Waushara County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waushara-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54970? ▼
ZIP code 54970 in Redgranite, WI has a population of 3,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54970? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54970 is $64,309, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54970? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54970 is $160,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54970? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54970 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54970? ▼
ZIP code 54970 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54970? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54970 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54970? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54970 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 54970? ▼
In ZIP code 54970, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 54970? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54970 is 28.5 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 54970? ▼
In ZIP code 54970, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54970? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54970 is 9.0% 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.