NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 54986

WI · Population: 5,410

A+
90/100
95
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 54986

Zip code 54986 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 5,410 residents. It receives an overall grade of A+ (score: 90/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $86,667 and home values around $268,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 30.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$86,667
Home Value
$268,000
Rent
$781/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
30.5%
Unemployment
1.7%
Owner-Occupied
82%
Rent Burden
10.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall90A+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).