Wild Rose, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54984

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

2,989
15/sq mi
$64,120
Median income
$216,200
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54984 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54984 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 197.9 square miles in Wild Rose, Waushara County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,989 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54984 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54984 sits at $64,120 (18% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $41,477. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $216,200 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $854 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54984 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waushara County, so you can benchmark 54984 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54984

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54984.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54984, Wild Rose, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,989

Population

197.9

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54984?

52.2

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$64,120

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$41,477

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54984 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,120 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,622

Total Housing Units

1,575

Occupied Units

1,047

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$216,200

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$854

Median Rent

1980

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54984 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 138
2021 +14.8% 158
2022 +10.6% 175
2023 +26.3% 221
2024 +7.0% 237

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 70 business establishments in ZIP 54984, employing approximately 609 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,532,000.

70

Businesses

609

Employees

$21.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 14 20.0%
Construction 10 14.3%
Retail trade 9 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 12.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.7%
Manufacturing 3 4.3%
Finance and insurance 3 4.3%

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 54984 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 54984 ranks #4 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 54984 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 54984 ranks #5 of 5 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
54982 Wautoma, WI 7,117 8.8 mi
54946 King, WI 108 10.9 mi
54981 Waupaca, WI 15,426 10.6 mi
54909 Almond, WI 2,181 9.5 mi
54970 Redgranite, WI 3,902 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54984 in?
ZIP code 54984 (Wild Rose) 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 54984?
ZIP code 54984 in Wild Rose, WI has a population of 2,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54984?
The median household income in ZIP 54984 is $64,120, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54984?
The median home value in ZIP 54984 is $216,200, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54984?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54984 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54984?
ZIP code 54984 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54984?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54984 are: Accommodation and food services (14), Construction (10), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54984?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54984 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 54984?
In ZIP code 54984, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 54984?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54984 is 28.4 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 54984?
In ZIP code 54984, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54984?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54984 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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