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Population and households in ZIP 54521
Household size in ZIP 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.99 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.04 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.04 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 54521 are small: just 2.08 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.99 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only nine of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.4 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.1, ZIP 54521 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.4, mirroring the country. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people is older.
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 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in ZIP 54521, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 12 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 54521
Renters in ZIP 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 54521 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.4 points, 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 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.0% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.4% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 54521: 45.4% of homes are empty, 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. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher vacancy rate.
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 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 54521 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Wisconsin as a whole, where the median home dates to 1974. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $663 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $720 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $781 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $878 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$215 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 54521 runs $878 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $215 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 54521
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 54521 than nationally: 30.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 54521: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, 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 54521
| Period | ZIP 54521 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 54521 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, 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 54521 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 54521 | 2.08 | 54.1 | 4.4% | 15.9% | 45.4% | 1981 | $878 | 30.1% | 96.6% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 54519 | 2.31 | 51.9 | 6.0% | 17.3% | 54.2% | 1982 | $790 | 27.9% | 96.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 54562 | 2.09 | 55.2 | 2.5% | 11.1% | 57.6% | 1980 | $934 | 36.6% | 97.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 54558 | 1.99 | 52.7 | 3.0% | 18.2% | 56.6% | 1982 | $908 | 27.5% | 97.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 54554 | 2.04 | 60.2 | 3.3% | 8.4% | 62.7% | 1982 | $641 | 25.7% | 97.7% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 54561 | 2.01 | 59.1 | 5.0% | 14.7% | 67.3% | 1979 | $1,001 | 38.6% | 97.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 54560 | 2.15 | 53.5 | 5.5% | 13.7% | 60.7% | 1978 | $1,029 | 36.7% | 98.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 54568 | 2.15 | 53.0 | 7.5% | 13.9% | 45.8% | 1982 | $818 | 29.4% | 96.8% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 54548 | 2.01 | 53.6 | 7.4% | 24.4% | 38.7% | 1985 | $959 | 32.8% | 98.2% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 54542 | 2.37 | 55.3 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 66.4% | 1983 | $681 | 15.5% | 89.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 54538 | 2.36 | 47.3 | 15.3% | 27.7% | 52.5% | 1983 | $720 | 28.1% | 95.1% | 10.0% |
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 54521. 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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