54821 ZIP Code, Cable, WI
54821 is a ZIP code in Cable, Wisconsin in Bayfield County. It covers 187 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54839, 54832 and 54517. 1,625 people live here in 788 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $57,813, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 60.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cable, WI
- County: Bayfield County
- Land area: 187 sq mi
- Population: 1,625
- Median household income: $57,813
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,625 |
| Households | 788 |
| Median household income | $57,813 |
| Income per person | $45,703 |
| Median age | 60.6 |
| Homeowners | 85.5% |
| Median home value | $321,400 |
| Median rent | $859 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% |
| Broadband internet | 90.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 24.0% |
| $75–100K | 10.8% |
| $100–150K | 17.0% |
| $150–200K | 4.4% |
| $200K+ | 9.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.7% |
| 10–19 | 6.2% |
| 20–24 | 1.2% |
| 25–34 | 6.2% |
| 35–44 | 9.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 18.5% |
| 65–74 | 24.4% |
| 75+ | 16.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.3% |
| Owned outright | 16.5% |
| Rented | 5.9% |
| Vacant | 56.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.9% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.0% |
| 5–19 units | 2.6% |
| 20+ units | 2.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.4% |
Businesses in 54821
65 business establishments with 408 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 20
- Construction: 13
- Retail Trade: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Information: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54839 — Grand View CDP, WI (9.7 mi)
- 54832 — Drummond CDP, WI (11 mi)
- 54517 — Clam Lake CDP, WI (12.9 mi)
- 54843 — Chief Lake CDP, WI (14.7 mi)
- 54856 — Mason village, WI (15.1 mi)
- 54855 — Jolmaville CDP, WI (19.8 mi)
- 54546 — Mellen city, WI (20.5 mi)
- 54846 (24 mi)
Areas that include 54821
- Cable, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bayfield County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Bayfield County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Bayfield County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Bayfield County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median age in Bayfield County
- No. 1 of 7: fastest population growth in Bayfield County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54821, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54821 in?
- 54821 is a Cable, WI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54821 in?
- 54821 is in Bayfield County.
- What is the population of 54821?
- About 1,625 people (±169), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,413.
- What is the median household income in 54821?
- $57,813 (±$7,085), 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 54821?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54821 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54821?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54839 (9.7 mi, Grand View), 54832 (11 mi, Drummond), 54517 (12.9 mi, Clam Lake), 54843 (14.7 mi, Chief Lake), 54856 (15.1 mi, Mason) and 54855 (19.8 mi, Jolmaville).
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