54452 ZIP Code — Merrill, WI

Lincoln County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54452 is located in Merrill, Wisconsin, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 437.96 square miles and serves a population of 18,854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54452

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 $147,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,256. 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54452 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,854

population

437.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Merrill	Acceptable
Merrill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54442 Irma (11 mi) 54435 Gleason (16.4 mi) 54411 Athens (17 mi) 54403 Wausau (18.1 mi) 54448 Marathon (18.8 mi) 54401 Wausau (18.9 mi) 54487 Tomahawk (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,854
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	437.96 sq mi
Water area	6.07 sq mi
Latitude	45.2306
Longitude	-89.7255
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	40.7%	41.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,854

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$63,256

Median household income

$36,022

Per capita income

$147,200

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

7,186

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

463

Under 5

462

442

5–9

441

474

10–14

474

449

15–19

448

539

20–24

537

951

25–34

950

1,060

35–44

1,058

1,398

45–54

1,396

865

55–59

863

775

60–64

773

1,128

65–74

1,125

609

75–84

608

283

85+

283

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,398	18.0%
18 and over	15,456	82.0%
65 and over	4,036	21.4%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,021	94.3%
Two or more races	529	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	261	1.4%
Asian	146	0.8%
Black or African American	98	0.5%
Other race	36	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	41.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$63,256

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,200
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	26.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	8.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,937	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	525	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,703	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,975	24.3%
Households with children under 18	1,793	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,786	34.2%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	21.3%
Married	52.5%	51.2%
Separated	0.8%	0.3%
Widowed	3.0%	11.0%
Divorced	11.8%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	259	7.8%
Kindergarten	287	8.6%
Elementary school	1,412	42.4%
High school	793	23.8%
College / grad school	581	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 4.9%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 30.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	23.7%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	918	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,929	95.1%
Spanish	170	0.9%
Other Indo-European	54	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	80	0.4%
Other languages	36	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,555	98.4%
Born in same state	18,513	98.2%
Born in different state	15,429	81.8%
Foreign born	42	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	299	1.6%
Not a US citizen	190	63.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,398	7.4%
Polish	1,076	5.7%
French	945	5%
Arab	603	3.2%
English	299	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	253	1.3%
Dutch	80	0.4%
Irish	25	0.1%
Norwegian	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54452

What city is ZIP code 54452 in?

ZIP code 54452 is primarily assigned to Merrill, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54452 in?

ZIP code 54452 falls within Lincoln County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54452 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54452 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54452?

The median home value in ZIP code 54452 is $147,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 54452?

ZIP code 54452 has an estimated population of 18,854 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54452?

The median household income in ZIP code 54452 is $63,256, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54452 in?

ZIP code 54452 observes the CST timezone.