54611 ZIP Code — Alma Center, WI

Jackson County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54611 is located in Alma Center, Wisconsin, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 53.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54611

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 $141,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,344. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54611 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,337

population

53.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54611 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alma Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54635 Hixton (5.4 mi) 54746 Humbird (6.4 mi) 54754 Merrillan (8 mi) 54741 Fairchild (10.7 mi) 54659 Taylor (13.7 mi) 54758 Osseo (13.8 mi) 54773 Whitehall (17 mi) 54615 Black River Falls (17.2 mi) 54456 Neillsville (17.3 mi) 54616 Blair (17.8 mi) 54493 Willard (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,337
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	53.98 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.4585
Longitude	-90.9560
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	45.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	16.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,337

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$67,344

Median household income

$30,125

Per capita income

$141,100

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

448

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	347	26.0%
18 and over	990	74.0%
65 and over	174	13.0%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10%

Other race 7.7%

Two or more races 5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,148	77.3%
Hispanic or Latino	149	10%
Other race	114	7.7%
Two or more races	74	5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	45.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	16.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$67,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,100
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	31.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	29.5%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	241	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	41	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	101	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	85	18.2%
Households with children under 18	176	37.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	27.6%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	29.9%
Married	45.3%	48.3%
Separated	2.3%	0.8%
Widowed	1.8%	11.0%
Divorced	9.9%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.6%
Kindergarten	16	5.1%
Elementary school	163	51.9%
High school	88	28.0%
College / grad school	23	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.3%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Construction 7.6%

Retail trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Public administration 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Other services 4.3%

Professional & management 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 21.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	23.9%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,253	93.7%
Spanish	67	5.3%
Other Indo-European	67	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,253	93.7%
Born in same state	1,249	93.4%
Born in different state	1,057	79.1%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	84	6.3%
Not a US citizen	42	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	315	23.6%
Italian	161	12%
French	47	3.5%
Arab	40	3%
English	26	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	0.6%
Norwegian	8	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.6%
Irish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54611

What city is ZIP code 54611 in?

ZIP code 54611 is primarily assigned to Alma Center, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54611 in?

ZIP code 54611 falls within Jackson County, Wisconsin.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54611?

The median home value in ZIP code 54611 is $141,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 54611?

ZIP code 54611 has an estimated population of 1,337 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54611?

The median household income in ZIP code 54611 is $67,344, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54611 in?

ZIP code 54611 observes the CST timezone.