54817 ZIP Code, Birchwood, WI
54817 is a ZIP code in Birchwood, Wisconsin — mostly in Washburn County (34% of its land), with smaller parts in Sawyer, Rusk and Barron counties. It covers 160 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54857, 54876 and 54870. 2,264 people live here in 1,057 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $83,036, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 58.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Birchwood, WI
- County: Washburn County
- Land area: 160 sq mi
- Population: 2,264
- Median household income: $83,036
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,264 |
| Households | 1,057 |
| Median household income | $83,036 |
| Income per person | $44,392 |
| Median age | 58 |
| Homeowners | 88.4% |
| Median home value | $275,000 |
| Median rent | $824 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% |
| Broadband internet | 90.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.8% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 13.7% |
| $75–100K | 13.6% |
| $100–150K | 26.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.7% |
| $200K+ | 8.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.4% |
| 10–19 | 8.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 6.6% |
| 35–44 | 8.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 23.3% |
| 65–74 | 21.4% |
| 75+ | 10.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.0% |
| Owned outright | 19.5% |
| Rented | 4.9% |
| Vacant | 56.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.0% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 1.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.6% |
Businesses in 54817
54 business establishments with 320 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 22
- Retail Trade: 10
- Construction: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54857 (6.6 mi)
- 54876 — Reserve CDP, WI (10.5 mi)
- 54870 (11.9 mi)
- 54841 — Haugen village, WI (12.8 mi)
- 54835 — Exeland village, WI (13.6 mi)
- 54868 — Rice Lake city, WI (13.6 mi)
- 54895 — Weyerhaeuser village, WI (16.1 mi)
- 54828 — Reserve CDP, WI (16.2 mi)
Areas that include 54817
- Birchwood, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Barron County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Rusk County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Sawyer County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Washburn County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 8: highest median household income in Washburn County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median home value in Washburn County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Washburn County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Washburn County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median age in Washburn County
- No. 4 of 8: fastest population growth in Washburn County
Mail every home in 54817
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54817, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54817 in?
- 54817 is a Birchwood, WI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54817 in?
- 54817 is mostly in Washburn County (34% of its land), with smaller parts in Sawyer, Rusk and Barron counties.
- What is the population of 54817?
- About 2,264 people (±225), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,455.
- What is the median household income in 54817?
- $83,036 (±$9,777), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 54817?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54817 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54817?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54857 (6.6 mi), 54876 (10.5 mi, Reserve), 54870 (11.9 mi), 54841 (12.8 mi, Haugen), 54835 (13.6 mi, Exeland) and 54868 (13.6 mi, Rice Lake).
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