Bancroft
Census-designated place in Portage County, Wisconsin

Bancroft is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Portage County, Wisconsin, with 526 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,093 ft (333 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Almond, 5.8 miles SE.
- 526residents (2020 Census)
- 1,093 ftelevation · 333 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 103 / sq mipopulation density
- 54921ZIP code
About Bancroft
Bancroft is an unincorporated census-designated place in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 526. It is included in the Stevens Point, Wisconsin Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Bancroft
- Median household income
- $77,059
- Median home value
- $98,200
- Median rent
- $840/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Bancroft had 526 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 526 |
|---|---|
| Density | 103 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bancroft at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Portage County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 526 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.09 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3086° N, 89.5062° W |
| ZIP code | 54921 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5504525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bancroft
- Almond5.8 mi SE
- Plainfield6.3 mi S
- Plover10.7 mi N
- Hancock12.1 mi S
- Lake Wazeecha12.8 mi W
- Whiting12.8 mi N
- Lake Camelot14.3 mi SW
- Amherst Junction14.5 mi NE
- Amherst14.7 mi NE
- Park Ridge14.7 mi N
- Stevens Point15.1 mi N
- Biron15.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bancroft
What county is Bancroft in?
Bancroft is in Portage County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Bancroft, WI?
526 people lived in Bancroft at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bancroft, WI?
The ZIP code of Bancroft is 54921.
What is the elevation of Bancroft?
1,093 feet (333 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bancroft?
Almond (5.8 mi), Plainfield (6.3 mi), Plover (10.7 mi), Hancock (12.1 mi), Lake Wazeecha (12.8 mi).
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