54001 ZIP Code — Amery, WI

Polk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54001 is located in Amery, Wisconsin, within Polk County. It covers approximately 118.16 square miles and serves a population of 7,839 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54001

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,556. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54001 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,839

population

118.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54001 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amery	Acceptable
Amery	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54810 Balsam Lake (7.7 mi) 54007 Deer Park (10.1 mi) 54889 Turtle Lake (10.3 mi) 54005 Clear Lake (10.6 mi) 54026 Star Prairie (11 mi) 54009 Dresser (11.3 mi) 54004 Clayton (12.4 mi) 54858 Milltown (13.3 mi) 54020 Osceola (13.6 mi) 54824 Centuria (13.7 mi) 54826 Comstock (15.2 mi) 54017 New Richmond (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,839
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	118.16 sq mi
Water area	6.75 sq mi
Latitude	45.3437
Longitude	-92.3649
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	34.6%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,839

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$80,556

Median household income

$38,232

Per capita income

$217,900

Median home value

$960

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

3,563

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

121

191

5–9

189

272

10–14

269

244

15–19

240

141

20–24

139

314

25–34

309

555

35–44

547

419

45–54

413

403

55–59

397

366

60–64

362

529

65–74

522

297

75–84

293

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,486	19.0%
18 and over	6,353	81.0%
65 and over	1,825	23.3%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,519	94.9%
Two or more races	143	1.8%
Black or African American	91	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	84	1.1%
Other race	36	0.5%
Asian	31	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$80,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 23.1%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,900
Median rent / month	$960
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	33.2%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,805	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	197	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	609	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	533	17.0%
Households with children under 18	744	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,148	36.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	20.9%
Married	58.7%	60.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.2%
Widowed	2.4%	7.4%
Divorced	11.3%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	4.5%
Kindergarten	35	2.2%
Elementary school	719	45.1%
High school	505	31.7%
College / grad school	264	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.0%

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Construction 10.0%

Retail trade 9.5%

Professional & management 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	23.1%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	672	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,595	96.9%
Spanish	101	1.3%
Other Indo-European	42	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	53	0.7%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,600	97.0%
Born in same state	7,570	96.6%
Born in different state	4,718	60.2%
Foreign born	30	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	239	3.0%
Not a US citizen	159	66.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,252	16%
Italian	868	11.1%
French	595	7.6%
Arab	324	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	268	3.4%
Dutch	240	3.1%
English	88	1.1%
Irish	37	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54001

What city is ZIP code 54001 in?

ZIP code 54001 is primarily assigned to Amery, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54001 in?

ZIP code 54001 falls within Polk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54001 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 54001 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54001 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54001 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54001 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 54001?

ZIP code 54001 has an estimated population of 7,839 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54001 in?

ZIP code 54001 observes the CST timezone.