ZIP 54026 rural America/Chicago Polk County

ZIP 54026 — Star Prairie, WI

A rural neighborhood profile for Star Prairie, Wisconsin, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
1,962
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
27
people per sq mi (rural)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
45.227, -92.535
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Chicago
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 54026, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
7/10
Walkability
3/10

About Star Prairie, WI

ZIP code 54026 sits in Star Prairie, part of Polk County in the state of Wisconsin. With roughly 1,962 residents and an estimated density of 27 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Wisconsin index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 54026 against other parts of Star Prairie, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Wisconsin overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 54026:

  • “Movers near Star Prairie WI” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 54026” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Star Prairie” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 54026” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Star Prairie permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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