54555 ZIP Code — Phillips, WI

Price County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54555 is located in Phillips, Wisconsin, within Price County. It covers approximately 364.17 square miles and serves a population of 4,756 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54555

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 $164,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,139. 46% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54555 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,756

population

364.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54555 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54555

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54555. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Phillips	Acceptable
Phillips	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54524 Fifield (7.3 mi) 54556 Prentice (14.1 mi) 54552 Park Falls (14.6 mi) 54513 Brantwood (16.6 mi) 54537 Kennan (18.2 mi) 54515 Catawba (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,756
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	364.17 sq mi
Water area	9.04 sq mi
Latitude	45.7414
Longitude	-90.3733
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	46.8%	50.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	34.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	13.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,756

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$56,139

Median household income

$34,472

Per capita income

$164,700

Median home value

$792

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

3,110

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

137

5–9

138

127

10–14

128

135

15–19

136

20–24

188

25–34

189

242

35–44

243

286

45–54

288

162

55–59

162

280

60–64

281

363

65–74

365

199

75–84

200

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	863	18.1%
18 and over	3,893	81.9%
65 and over	1,269	26.7%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,434	92.2%
Two or more races	137	2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	86	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	53	1.1%
Other race	43	0.9%
Asian	29	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	50.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	34.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	13.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$56,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,700
Median rent / month	$792
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	39.7%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.5%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	30.9%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	12.6%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,056	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	143	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	428	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	551	25.3%
Households with children under 18	464	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	858	39.4%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	17.3%
Married	55.7%	56.8%
Separated	0.3%	0.7%
Widowed	3.4%	13.9%
Divorced	14.4%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	5.2%
Kindergarten	70	8.0%
Elementary school	400	45.8%
High school	246	28.2%
College / grad school	112	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.1%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Construction 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	339	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,579	96.3%
Spanish	17	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,647	97.7%
Born in same state	4,613	97.0%
Born in different state	3,464	72.8%
Foreign born	34	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	109	2.3%
Not a US citizen	30	27.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	416	8.7%
French	321	6.7%
Polish	290	6.1%
Arab	144	3%
English	106	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	36	0.8%
Dutch	33	0.7%
German	20	0.4%
Irish	19	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54555

What city is ZIP code 54555 in?

ZIP code 54555 is primarily assigned to Phillips, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54555 in?

ZIP code 54555 falls within Price County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54555 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 54555 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54555 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 54555 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54555?

The median home value in ZIP code 54555 is $164,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 54555?

ZIP code 54555 has an estimated population of 4,756 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54555 in?

ZIP code 54555 observes the CST timezone.