| ZIP Code | 54870 |
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| City | Sarona |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Washburn County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft |
| Latitude | 45.70926 |
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| Longitude | -91.775273 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55129 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 467 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 106 (8%) |
| Associates | 209 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 186 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 355 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,097 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $275,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,148/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,438 |
| Vacant Units | 653 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,438 |
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| Vacant | 653 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 54870 is located in Sarona, Wisconsin, within Washburn County. With a population of 1,701, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.3 years. Economically, 54870 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,097 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54870 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $275,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,148 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 54870 is primarily White (96.65%). Residents are well-educated — 40.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54870 stands at 3.8%, which is 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 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 54870 in Sarona, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,701 residents, a median household income of $64,097, and a median home value of $275,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.