54824 ZIP Code — Centuria, WI

Polk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54824 is located in Centuria, Wisconsin, within Polk County. It covers approximately 38.96 square miles and serves a population of 2,211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54824

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,720. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54824 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,211

population

38.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Centuria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54024 Saint Croix Falls (4 mi) 54858 Milltown (5.3 mi) 54006 Cushing (7.3 mi) 54853 Luck (8 mi) 55084 Taylors Falls (8.1 mi) 54810 Balsam Lake (9.3 mi) 54009 Dresser (9.6 mi) 55074 Shafer (11.1 mi) 55012 Center City (11.3 mi) 54001 Amery (13.7 mi) 55045 Lindstrom (14.7 mi) 54020 Osceola (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,211
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	38.96 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	45.4898
Longitude	-92.5553
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	42.0%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,211

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$63,720

Median household income

$36,892

Per capita income

$173,600

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

909

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

129

35–44

102

180

45–54

141

120

55–59

106

60–64

189

65–74

148

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	444	20.1%
18 and over	1,767	79.9%
65 and over	482	21.8%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,130	95.3%
Two or more races	39	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.1%
Other race	23	1%
Black or African American	13	0.6%
Asian	4	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$63,720

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,600
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.2%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	41.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	483	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	49	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	238	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	187	19.5%
Households with children under 18	209	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	36.8%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	14.5%
Married	49.4%	63.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	3.9%	9.1%
Divorced	17.0%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	11.8%
Kindergarten	10	2.8%
Elementary school	192	53.9%
High school	88	24.7%
College / grad school	24	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Construction 10.3%

Retail trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Professional & management 4.6%

Public administration 4.2%

Information 3.6%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 33.6%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 46.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	25.0%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,088	94.4%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,167	98.0%
Born in same state	2,148	97.2%
Born in different state	1,278	57.8%
Foreign born	19	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	44	2.0%
Not a US citizen	30	68.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	295	13.3%
French	257	11.6%
Italian	148	6.7%
Arab	134	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	54	2.4%
German	24	1.1%
English	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54824

What city is ZIP code 54824 in?

ZIP code 54824 is primarily assigned to Centuria, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54824 in?

ZIP code 54824 falls within Polk County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54824 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 54824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54824?

The median home value in ZIP code 54824 is $173,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 54824?

ZIP code 54824 has an estimated population of 2,211 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54824?

The median household income in ZIP code 54824 is $63,720, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54824 in?

ZIP code 54824 observes the CST timezone.