| ZIP Code | 54740 |
|---|---|
| City | Elmwood |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,144 ft |
| Latitude | 44.751437 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.166807 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.1% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 488 (39%) |
| Some College | 128 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 199 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 143 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 284 (22.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,505 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,800 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $853/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 837 |
| Vacant Units | 82 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 837 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 82 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 54740 is located in Elmwood, Wisconsin, within Pierce County. With a population of 1,858, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 54740 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,505 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54740 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $853 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 54740 is primarily White (91.66%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54740 stands at 1.4%, which is well 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 54740 in Elmwood, WI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,858 residents, a median household income of $75,505, and a median home value of $225,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.