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Population and households in ZIP 54501
Household size in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 54501 is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.08 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 54501 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 54501: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 54501
Renters in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.8% of households in ZIP 54501 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 42.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 9.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.9% of the housing in ZIP 54501, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 54501 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1976 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $655 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $773 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $762 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $816 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$161 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 54501 pays $816 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $161 a month since 2006–10, up 25%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 54501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 54501 than nationally: 26.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 54501: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 54501
| Period | ZIP 54501 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 54501 has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 54501 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 54501 | 2.25 | 47.2 | 6.9% | 19.8% | 25.9% | 1976 | $816 | 26.2% | 95.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 54543 | 2.22 | 54.8 | 1.4% | 2.7% | 62.7% | 1980 | $904 | 30.1% | 95.1% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 54529 | 2.31 | 55.0 | 4.1% | 6.1% | 59.2% | 1985 | $831 | 25.9% | 94.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 54539 | 2.26 | 54.5 | 4.8% | 6.5% | 53.3% | 1981 | $880 | 25.6% | 96.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 54463 | 1.85 | 61.2 | 2.6% | 16.6% | 54.8% | 1975 | $819 | 22.9% | 95.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 54531 | 2.16 | 59.2 | 4.3% | 6.8% | 59.8% | 1980 | $815 | 36.1% | 97.0% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 54520 | 2.28 | 44.6 | 10.6% | 22.4% | 39.1% | 1982 | $564 | 14.5% | 90.4% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 54511 | 2.19 | 53.5 | 5.0% | 14.5% | 61.3% | 1977 | $640 | 19.2% | 93.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 54564 | 2.26 | 55.6 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 60.7% | 1989 | $1,000 | 20.9% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 54513 | 2.09 | 55.2 | 1.4% | 7.9% | 43.6% | 1977 | $851 | 15.4% | 91.4% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 54541 | 2.49 | 51.1 | 11.0% | 12.8% | 40.9% | 1977 | $585 | 17.2% | 91.3% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 54501. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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