54843 ZIP Code
Hayward, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54843 |
| City/Town: | Hayward |
| County: | Sawyer |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,919 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,638 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,304 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,032 |
| Median Home Value: | $220,900 |
| Land Area: | 440.5 sq miles
1141.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 60.7 sq miles
157.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.0236, -91.2930 |
Population Information (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,919 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,562 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,357 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 604 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 707 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 761 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 638 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 560 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,312 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,180 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,535 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,014 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,353 | 10.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,993 | 15.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 931 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 331 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $220,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $678 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,032 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,832 | 58.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,200 | 41.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,282 | 73.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,550 | 26.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,649 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 174 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 461 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,953 | 30.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,162 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,054 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,831 | 19.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,014 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54843 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,638 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,139 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,868 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,304 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,139 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,755 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 384 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,560 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,198 | 72.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,003 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 543 | 9.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,216 | 79.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 55 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,924 | 14.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 68 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 138 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 512 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 282 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 265 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 186 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54843 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 284 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 399 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 509 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 495 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 800 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 968 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 980 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 705 | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 403 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 289 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54843 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,220 | 73.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 639 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 43 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 143 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 85 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 551 | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54843 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 177 | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 458 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 599 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 160 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 860 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 192 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 107 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 208 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 352 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,279 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 772 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 310 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 281 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,881 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,295 | 64.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,915 | 45.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 872 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54843 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,837 | 65.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,652 | 45.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,674 | 28.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 259 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 737 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54843 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,420 | 83.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 288 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 365 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 141 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 108 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 119 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 125 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 450 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54843 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 59 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 617 | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,735 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,822 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,368 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,292 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 959 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 854 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 423 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 903 | 9.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54843 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 330 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 916 | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,086 | 30.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,913 | 39.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,338 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 449 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54843 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,818 | 31.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,824 | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 705 | 12.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 357 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54843 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 266 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,167 | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,211 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,188 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54843 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 202 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 375 | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 584 | 13.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 672 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,177 | 27.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 853 | 19.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 383 | 8.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54843 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,270 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $500 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $678 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 | 2.38 |
Households (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,832 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,664 | 45.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 667 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,223 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,495 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,341 | 23.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,390 | 41.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54843 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,473 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,666 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,835 | 51.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 193 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 742 | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,208 | 22.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54843 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,459 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 216 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 61 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,277 | 51.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 574 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 331 | 13.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,397 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 928 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,753 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,934 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 127 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 910 | 47.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 897 | 46.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54843 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,431 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,378 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 740 | 53.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 624 | 45.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 289 | 21.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,721 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 189 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 198 | 104.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 198 | 104.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 198 | 104.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 62 | 32.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 77 | 40.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 12.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54843 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,315 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,872 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 443 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 129 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 57 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 27 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 230 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54843 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,832 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,247 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Hayward, WI54843