| ZIP Code | 54805 |
|---|---|
| City | Almena |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Barron County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft |
| Latitude | 45.412059 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.023537 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 28.2% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 397 (39.3%) |
| Some College | 166 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 149 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 148 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 137 (13.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,917 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,200 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $664/mo ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 790 |
| Vacant Units | 119 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 790 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 119 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 54805 is located in Almena, Wisconsin, within Barron County. With a population of 1,662, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 54805 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,917 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54805 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $171,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $664 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 54805 is primarily White (90.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.8%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54805 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 54805 in Almena, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,662 residents, a median household income of $62,917, and a median home value of $171,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.