| ZIP Code | 54821 |
|---|---|
| City | Cable |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Bayfield County |
| Area Code | 534/715 |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft |
| Latitude | 46.216971 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.166187 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.2 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.3% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 330 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 81 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 199 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 161 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 436 (36%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,352 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $274,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $831/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,766 |
| Vacant Units | 1,045 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,766 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,045 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
ZIP code 54821 is located in Cable, Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. With a population of 1,512, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.2 years. Economically, 54821 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,352 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54821 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $274,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $831 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 54821 is primarily White (94.84%). Residents are well-educated — 49.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54821 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 54821 in Cable, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,512 residents, a median household income of $58,352, and a median home value of $274,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.