| ZIP Code | 54565 |
|---|---|
| City | Upson |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Iron County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,599 ft |
| Latitude | 46.284828 |
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| Longitude | -90.465513 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.3 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.1% ▲ 86% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 11 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 6 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 6 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 5 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,250 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $125,000 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 85% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 110 |
| Vacant Units | 87 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 110 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 87 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 54565 is located in Upson, Wisconsin, within Iron County. With a population of 45, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.3 years. Economically, 54565 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54565 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $125,000 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 85% since 2019.
The population of 54565 is primarily White (95.56%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54565 stands at 9.1%, which is significantly above the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 54565 in Upson, WI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45 residents, a median household income of $46,250, and a median home value of $125,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.