54805 ZIP Code — Almena, WI

Barron County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54805 is located in Almena, Wisconsin, within Barron County. It covers approximately 31.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54805

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 $157,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,708) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 54805 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,589

population

31.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54805 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54805

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54805. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Almena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54889 Turtle Lake (7 mi) 54812 Barron (7.2 mi) 54826 Comstock (8.6 mi) 54004 Clayton (8.9 mi) 54829 Cumberland (9.7 mi) 54733 Dallas (11.4 mi) 54762 Prairie Farm (11.8 mi) 54005 Clear Lake (15.4 mi) 54813 Barronett (16.3 mi) 54810 Balsam Lake (16.7 mi) 54001 Amery (16.8 mi) 54868 Rice Lake (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,589
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	31.18 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	45.4097
Longitude	-92.0327
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	55.4%	47.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	32.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	16.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,589

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$57,708

Median household income

$34,812

Per capita income

$157,200

Median home value

$752

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

659

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

130

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	338	21.3%
18 and over	1,251	78.7%
65 and over	313	19.7%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 3.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,475	89.1%
Hispanic or Latino	67	4%
Other race	56	3.4%
Black or African American	26	1.6%
Two or more races	22	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.5%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	47.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	32.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	16.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$57,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,200
Median rent / month	$752
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	40.4%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	329	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	37	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	205	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	92	13.9%
Households with children under 18	180	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	241	36.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	19.8%
Married	41.8%	56.6%
Separated	1.7%	1.4%
Widowed	4.4%	12.8%
Divorced	20.9%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	4.5%
Kindergarten	15	4.8%
Elementary school	138	44.4%
High school	80	25.7%
College / grad school	64	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.7%

Construction 14.7%

Retail trade 11.1%

Education & healthcare 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Other services 2.1%

Information 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	24.2%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,534	96.5%
Spanish	17	1.1%
Other Indo-European	17	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,542	97.0%
Born in same state	1,535	96.6%
Born in different state	1,136	71.5%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	47	3.0%
Not a US citizen	6	12.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	201	12.6%
Italian	115	7.2%
French	69	4.3%
Arab	62	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1%
Dutch	9	0.6%
German	6	0.4%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54805

What city is ZIP code 54805 in?

ZIP code 54805 is primarily assigned to Almena, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54805 in?

ZIP code 54805 falls within Barron County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54805?

12% 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 54805 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 54805 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54805?

The median home value in ZIP code 54805 is $157,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 54805?

ZIP code 54805 has an estimated population of 1,589 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54805 in?

ZIP code 54805 observes the CST timezone.