54843 ZIP Code, Hayward, WI
54843 is a ZIP code in Hayward, Wisconsin — mostly in Sawyer County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Washburn County. It covers 441 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54828, 54867 and 54821. 13,416 people live here in 6,292 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $60,619, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 48.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hayward, WI
- County: Sawyer County
- Land area: 441 sq mi
- Population: 13,416
- Median household income: $60,619
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,416 |
| Households | 6,292 |
| Median household income | $60,619 |
| Income per person | $38,665 |
| Median age | 48.9 |
| Homeowners | 73.8% |
| Median home value | $243,400 |
| Median rent | $707 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% |
| Broadband internet | 86.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 10.2% |
| $25–35K | 8.1% |
| $35–50K | 13.7% |
| $50–75K | 16.9% |
| $75–100K | 15.0% |
| $100–150K | 13.7% |
| $150–200K | 6.4% |
| $200K+ | 6.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.8% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 17.1% |
| 65–74 | 16.3% |
| 75+ | 10.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.8% |
| Owned outright | 20.4% |
| Rented | 16.0% |
| Vacant | 37.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.5% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 4.8% |
| 5–19 units | 2.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.5% |
| Mobile / other | 6.0% |
Businesses in 54843
518 business establishments with 4,923 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 84
- Accommodation and Food Services: 78
- Construction: 73
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 49
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 35
- Manufacturing: 29
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 29
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 28
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54828 — Reserve CDP, WI (12.6 mi)
- 54867 — Radisson village, WI (14.6 mi)
- 54821 — Cable CDP, WI (14.7 mi)
- 54876 — Reserve CDP, WI (16.8 mi)
- 54862 (17.1 mi)
- 54517 — Clam Lake CDP, WI (18.5 mi)
- 54875 — Springbrook CDP, WI (19.5 mi)
- 54832 — Drummond CDP, WI (20.6 mi)
Areas that include 54843
- Hayward, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Little Round Lake, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chief Lake, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- New Post, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Sawyer County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54843, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54843 in?
- 54843 is a Hayward, WI mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Chief Lake and 2% lies inside Little Round Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54843 in?
- 54843 is mostly in Sawyer County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Washburn County.
- What is the population of 54843?
- About 13,416 people (±271), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,664.
- What is the median household income in 54843?
- $60,619 (±$4,348), 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 54843?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54843 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54843?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54828 (12.6 mi, Reserve), 54867 (14.6 mi, Radisson), 54821 (14.7 mi, Cable), 54876 (16.8 mi, Reserve), 54862 (17.1 mi) and 54517 (18.5 mi, Clam Lake).
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