What city is ZIP code 54821?

ZIP code 54821 is in Cable, WI (Bayfield County).

What county is ZIP code 54821 in?

ZIP code 54821 is mostly in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

How many people live in ZIP code 54821?

About 1,625 people live in the 54821 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 54821

Cable, WI, Bayfield County

Population

1,625

Land area

186.9sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Cable

ZIP 54821 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 54821 at a glance

ZIP 54821 (Cable) is 92% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
The median household income is $57,813, 25% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $321,400 (21% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $859 a month.

Local data for ZIP 54821

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 54821, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,813

Poverty rate

11.1%

Median home value

$321,400

Median rent

$859/mo

Homeownership

85.5%

Bachelor's or higher

38.5%

Median age

60.6

Average commute

30.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

408

$18.3M annual payroll

PPP loans

$3.2M

49 loans

Campaign donations

$27.3K

70% D, 3% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 54821, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

552

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 3°F

34.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 54821, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

12.4%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.3%

U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 54821?: ZIP code 54821 is in Cable, WI (Bayfield County).
What county is ZIP code 54821 in?: ZIP code 54821 is mostly in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
How many people live in ZIP code 54821?: About 1,625 people live in the 54821 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.