The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54565 sells for about $225,000, or $138 per square foot.
Homes take about 81 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $725 a month.
ZIP 54565 — Upson
The residential market in ZIP 54565 is characterized by extremely low transaction volume and limited inventory. Market activity is sparse and driven by seasonal or recreational interest rather than typical suburban turnover. The area remains a niche market for retirees and outdoor enthusiasts.
This area is best suited for recreational buyers, retirees, or those seeking remote Northwoods living due to the low population density and limited local employment.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 81 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.8% · poverty 21.1% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 54565, Iron County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Hurley School District, which provides K-12 education for the region.
Property insurance posture is influenced by rural risk factors, including fire and weather-related exposure common in the Northwoods.
Development is primarily focused on recreational and residential lot improvements rather than large-scale infrastructure projects.
Taxation is managed at the Iron County and local township level; specific effective rates are not determinable.
The area is primarily driving-dependent with a median commute time of approximately 24.6 minutes to regional hubs.
The area offers high recreational value with access to the Whitecap Mountains Resort, Weber Lake, and extensive snowmobile and ATV trail networks.
The rental market is extremely limited with few professional management companies and a presence of short-term rentals linked to the resort area.
The local economy is minimal, with residents primarily engaged in remote work, retirement, or service-oriented roles related to tourism and outdoor recreation.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via regional highway corridors.
There are no major commercial or infrastructure projects currently announced or under construction in this ZIP.
Parcels are governed by Iron County and local township jurisdictions.
Property insurance is influenced by rural risk factors including fire and weather-related exposure.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Copper Falls State Park4.810.4 mi
- Copper Falls State Park4.810.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides skiing and outdoor activities.
Used for kayaking and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.