54921 ZIP Code — Bancroft, WI

Portage County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54921 is located in Bancroft, Wisconsin, within Portage County. It covers approximately 87.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54921

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,250. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54921 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,436

population

87.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bancroft	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54966 Plainfield (6.2 mi) 54494 Wisconsin Rapids (8.8 mi) 54467 Plover (10.1 mi) 54943 Hancock (11.6 mi) 54909 Almond (11.8 mi) 54469 Port Edwards (14.6 mi) 54406 Amherst (15.4 mi) 54475 Rudolph (16.5 mi) 54457 Nekoosa (16.5 mi) 54492 Stevens Point (16.6 mi) 54482 Stevens Point (17.7 mi) 54481 Stevens Point (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,436
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	87.27 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	44.2833
Longitude	-89.5871
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	40.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	33.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,436

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$29,480

Per capita income

$172,300

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

547

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	338	23.5%
18 and over	1,098	76.5%
65 and over	283	19.7%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.1%

Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

Other race 7.3%

Two or more races 6.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,204	73.1%
Hispanic or Latino	212	12.9%
Other race	120	7.3%
Two or more races	107	6.5%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	40.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	33.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 17.0%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,300
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	50.7%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	276	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	59	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	113	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	100	18.2%
Households with children under 18	138	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	35.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	24.5%
Married	48.0%	50.7%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	10.4%
Divorced	12.8%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.6%
Kindergarten	32	10.4%
Elementary school	129	41.9%
High school	65	21.1%
College / grad school	71	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.9%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Retail trade 10.1%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Education & healthcare 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.8%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.3%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 44.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	25.8%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,325	92.3%
Spanish	50	3.8%
Other Indo-European	47	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,344	93.6%
Born in same state	1,340	93.3%
Born in different state	1,110	77.3%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	92	6.4%
Not a US citizen	8	8.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	216	15%
Arab	148	10.3%
Italian	128	8.9%
Polish	78	5.4%
English	31	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	24	1.7%
Dutch	12	0.8%
Irish	3	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	87.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54921

What city is ZIP code 54921 in?

ZIP code 54921 is primarily assigned to Bancroft, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54921 in?

ZIP code 54921 falls within Portage County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54921 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54921 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54921?

17% of residents in ZIP code 54921 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54921?

The median home value in ZIP code 54921 is $172,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 54921?

ZIP code 54921 has an estimated population of 1,436 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54921 in?

ZIP code 54921 observes the CST timezone.