What city is ZIP code 54406?

ZIP code 54406 is in Amherst, WI (Portage County).

What county is ZIP code 54406 in?

ZIP code 54406 is mostly in Portage County, Wisconsin.

How many people live in ZIP code 54406?

About 4,040 people live in the 54406 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 54406

Amherst, WI, Portage County

Population

4,040

Land area

66.4sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Amherst

ZIP 54406 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 54406 at a glance

ZIP 54406 (Amherst) is 44% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
The median household income is $77,533, close to the Wisconsin median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,800 (7% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $919 a month.

Local data for ZIP 54406

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 54406, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,533

Poverty rate

4.6%

Median home value

$284,800

Prices +3.0% in a year

Median rent

$919/mo

Homeownership

85.0%

Bachelor's or higher

31.5%

Median age

48.5

Average commute

25.5 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,202

$54.8M annual payroll

PPP loans

$5.4M

174 loans

Campaign donations

$12.3K

58% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 54406, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

461

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 8°F

33.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 54406, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.6%

U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

14.8%

U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.0%

U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 54406?: ZIP code 54406 is in Amherst, WI (Portage County).
What county is ZIP code 54406 in?: ZIP code 54406 is mostly in Portage County, Wisconsin.
How many people live in ZIP code 54406?: About 4,040 people live in the 54406 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.