54407 ZIP Code — Amherst Junction, WI

Portage County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54407 is located in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, within Portage County. It covers approximately 46.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,363 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54407

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 $262,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,719. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54407 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,363

population

46.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54407 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54407

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54407. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amherst Junction	Acceptable
Amherst Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54423 Custer (5.8 mi) 54977 Scandinavia (8.2 mi) 54945 Iola (8.3 mi) 54406 Amherst (8.9 mi) 54482 Stevens Point (9.3 mi) 54473 Rosholt (9.8 mi) 54481 Stevens Point (13 mi) 54492 Stevens Point (13.3 mi) 54467 Plover (13.5 mi) 54962 Ogdensburg (13.7 mi) 54981 Waupaca (17.5 mi) 54486 Tigerton (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,363
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	46.70 sq mi
Water area	1.10 sq mi
Latitude	44.5335
Longitude	-89.3045
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	32.3%	40.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	33.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,363

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$91,719

Median household income

$41,605

Per capita income

$262,900

Median home value

$1,035

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

588

Housing units

31.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	301	22.1%
18 and over	1,062	77.9%
65 and over	312	22.9%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 1.1%

Two or more races 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,321	95.2%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.7%
Other race	18	1.3%
Asian	15	1.1%
Two or more races	8	0.6%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	40.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	33.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	26.1%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$91,719

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 28.5%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$262,900
Median rent / month	$1,035
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	50.6%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	18.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	364	67.4%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	70	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	86	15.9%
Households with children under 18	137	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	212	39.3%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	17.6%
Married	66.9%	67.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	0.7%	6.3%
Divorced	6.0%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.3%
Kindergarten	13	4.2%
Elementary school	179	57.2%
High school	90	28.8%
College / grad school	30	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Professional & management 9.9%

Retail trade 9.3%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Construction 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 26.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	25.4%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,327	97.4%
Spanish	18	1.4%
Other Indo-European	18	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,322	97.0%
Born in same state	1,322	97.0%
Born in different state	1,139	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	3.0%
Not a US citizen	23	56.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	183	13.4%
Italian	70	5.1%
French	67	4.9%
Arab	58	4.3%
English	23	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	1%
German	12	0.9%
Norwegian	2	0.1%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54407

What city is ZIP code 54407 in?

ZIP code 54407 is primarily assigned to Amherst Junction, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54407 in?

ZIP code 54407 falls within Portage County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54407 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 54407 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54407 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 54407 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54407?

ZIP code 54407 has an estimated population of 1,363 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54407?

The median household income in ZIP code 54407 is $91,719, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54407 in?

ZIP code 54407 observes the CST timezone.