| ZIP Code | 54853 |
|---|---|
| City | Luck |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 534/715 |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft |
| Latitude | 45.576404 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.458671 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55095 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.9% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 883 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 456 (17.4%) |
| Associates | 358 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 308 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 578 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,750 ≈ Avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $214,100 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $856/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,529 |
| Vacant Units | 1,011 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,529 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,011 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 54853 is located in Luck, Wisconsin, within Polk County. With a population of 3,575, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.9 years. Economically, 54853 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54853 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $214,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $856 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 54853 is primarily White (90.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54853 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 54853 in Luck, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,575 residents, a median household income of $72,750, and a median home value of $214,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.