| ZIP Code | 54009 |
|---|---|
| City | Dresser |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft |
| Latitude | 45.352521 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.577819 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55095 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 519 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 232 (13%) |
| Associates | 306 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 340 (19.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 374 (21%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,811 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $238,600 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,110/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,125 |
| Vacant Units | 124 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,125 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 124 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 54009 is located in Dresser, Wisconsin, within Polk County. With a population of 2,725, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 54009 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,811 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54009 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $238,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,110 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 54009 is primarily White (90.17%). Residents are well-educated — 40.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54009 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 54009 in Dresser, WI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,725 residents, a median household income of $88,811, and a median home value of $238,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.