What to know about ZIP 54543
ZIP code 54543 covers ZIP 54543 with a population of about 2,282.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 52.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the WAUSAU - RHINELANDER media market.
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ZIP Code 54543 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,282
Density
N/A
Median income
$83,036
+10% vs US avg
Home value
$238,000
-32% vs US avg
Median rent
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Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 54543
Income and economy in ZIP 54543
Median household income in ZIP 54543 is about $83,036 — about 10% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 2.6%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 36.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 9.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 54543
Median home value is about $238,000 — about 32% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 97.3% (about 31.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 54543, a household would need roughly $66,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,529. That sits below the local median household income ($83,036), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.