54872 ZIP Code — Siren, WI

Burnett County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54872 is located in Siren, Wisconsin, within Burnett County. It covers approximately 64.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,823 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54872

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,366. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,823

population

64.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Siren	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54837 Frederic (6.7 mi) 54893 Webster (8.1 mi) 54853 Luck (13.5 mi) 54840 Grantsburg (14.2 mi) 54858 Milltown (17.2 mi) 54871 Shell Lake (18.8 mi) 54006 Cushing (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,823
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	64.16 sq mi
Water area	6.83 sq mi
Latitude	45.7704
Longitude	-92.4060
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	49.4%	47.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,823

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$52,366

Median household income

$32,076

Per capita income

$204,400

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,879

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

101

10–14

101

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

122

120

35–44

110

171

45–54

156

159

55–59

144

123

60–64

112

234

65–74

213

124

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	535	19.0%
18 and over	2,288	81.0%
65 and over	798	28.3%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 5.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,636	93%
Two or more races	150	5.3%
Black or African American	20	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	47.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$52,366

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,400
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	44.7%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	16.0%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	31.4%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.6%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	12.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	113	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	272	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	261	22.3%
Households with children under 18	222	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	564	48.2%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	25.5%
Married	44.9%	45.1%
Separated	0.2%	1.7%
Widowed	7.1%	12.1%
Divorced	12.8%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	4.9%
Kindergarten	5	0.9%
Elementary school	273	51.2%
High school	166	31.1%
College / grad school	63	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Construction 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Retail trade 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 5.5%

Public administration 4.6%

Professional & management 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 44.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	350	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	14.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,722	96.4%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,800	99.2%
Born in same state	2,797	99.1%
Born in different state	1,426	50.5%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	23	0.8%
Not a US citizen	17	73.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	495	17.5%
Arab	234	8.3%
Italian	188	6.7%
French	165	5.8%
German	67	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	2.2%
Dutch	57	2%
Irish	4	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54872

What city is ZIP code 54872 in?

ZIP code 54872 is primarily assigned to Siren, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54872 in?

ZIP code 54872 falls within Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54872 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 54872 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54872 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 54872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54872?

18% of residents in ZIP code 54872 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54872 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 54872 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54872 in?

ZIP code 54872 observes the CST timezone.