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ZIP Code 54540
Sayner, WI, Vilas County
Population
971
Land area
79.9sq mi
People per sq mi
12
City
Sayner
ZIP 54540 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 54540 at a glance
- ZIP 54540 (Sayner) is 89% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,654, 11% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,400 (4% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $608 a month.
Local data for ZIP 54540
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 54540, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,654
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$276,400
Prices +32.9% in a year
Median rent
$608/mo
Homeownership
90.0%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
61.5
Average commute
23.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
61
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
302
$11.74M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.05M
57 loans
Campaign donations
$26.76K
39% D, 23% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 54540, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 1°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 54540, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes near 54540
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 54561Sayner | 6.8 mi | 46.4 |
| 49969Watersmeet | 9.5 mi | 255 |
| 54519Eagle River | 11 mi | 85.4 |
| 54560Sayner | 12 mi | 31.8 |
| 54512Boulder Junction | 13 mi | 83.4 |
| 54557Boulder Junction | 14 mi | 89.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 54540?
- ZIP code 54540 is in Sayner, WI (Vilas County).
- What county is ZIP code 54540 in?
- ZIP code 54540 is mostly in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
- How many people live in ZIP code 54540?
- About 971 people live in the 54540 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.