| ZIP Code | 54868 |
|---|---|
| City | Rice Lake |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Barron County |
| Area Code | 534/715 |
| Elevation | 1,137 ft |
| Latitude | 45.528148 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.716577 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 74 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,383 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 1,440 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 1,304 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,737 (16.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,612 (24.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,567 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,300 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $850/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,640 |
| Vacant Units | 818 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,640 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 818 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 54868 is located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, within Barron County. With a population of 16,054, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 54868 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,567 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54868 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $850 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 54868 is primarily White (93.47%). Residents are well-educated — 41.2% 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 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54868 stands at 2.7%, 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 54868 in Rice Lake, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,054 residents, a median household income of $64,567, and a median home value of $199,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.