| ZIP Code | 54921 |
|---|---|
| City | Bancroft |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Portage County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,067 ft |
| Latitude | 44.295741 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.579301 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.2% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 382 (44.5%) |
| Some College | 82 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 115 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 88 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 180 (21%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,708 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,700 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $763/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 597 |
| Vacant Units | 53 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 597 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 53 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 54921 is located in Bancroft, Wisconsin, within Portage County. With a population of 1,351, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 54921 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,708 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54921 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $763 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 54921 is primarily White (77.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54921 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 54921 in Bancroft, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,351 residents, a median household income of $72,708, and a median home value of $190,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.