54004 ZIP Code — Clayton, WI

Polk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54004 is located in Clayton, Wisconsin, within Polk County. It covers approximately 78.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54004

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,224. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54004 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,186

population

78.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54004 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clayton	Acceptable
Clayton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54005 Clear Lake (6.7 mi) 54762 Prairie Farm (6.9 mi) 54889 Turtle Lake (8.4 mi) 54805 Almena (8.9 mi) 54733 Dallas (11.6 mi) 54001 Amery (12.4 mi) 54007 Deer Park (13.1 mi) 54812 Barron (14 mi) 54763 Ridgeland (14.3 mi) 54826 Comstock (14.4 mi) 54725 Boyceville (16.2 mi) 54013 Glenwood City (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,186
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	78.03 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	45.2953
Longitude	-92.1185
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,186

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$63,224

Median household income

$31,512

Per capita income

$214,000

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

965

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

144

35–44

129

148

45–54

133

55–59

101

60–64

136

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	488	22.3%
18 and over	1,698	77.7%
65 and over	460	21.0%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,058	94.1%
Two or more races	117	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$63,224

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 25.8%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,000
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.9%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	51.6%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	15.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	506	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	64	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	206	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	125	13.9%
Households with children under 18	252	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	324	36.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	23.0%
Married	54.7%	60.3%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%
Widowed	1.6%	7.8%
Divorced	14.3%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	5.7%
Kindergarten	39	8.6%
Elementary school	226	49.6%
High school	118	25.9%
College / grad school	47	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.7%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Retail trade 9.2%

Construction 9.0%

Other services 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	25.1%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,062	94.3%
Spanish	12	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,180	99.7%
Born in same state	2,180	99.7%
Born in different state	1,519	69.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	257	11.8%
Italian	179	8.2%
Arab	83	3.8%
English	29	1.3%
French	29	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	1.1%
Norwegian	16	0.7%
German	13	0.6%
Irish	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	82.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54004

What city is ZIP code 54004 in?

ZIP code 54004 is primarily assigned to Clayton, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54004 in?

ZIP code 54004 falls within Polk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54004 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54004 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54004?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 54004 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54004 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54004?

ZIP code 54004 has an estimated population of 2,186 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54004 in?

ZIP code 54004 observes the CST timezone.