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Forest County
Argonne, WI
54511
54511 ZIP Code — Argonne, WI
Forest County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54511 is located in
Argonne ,
Wisconsin ,
within Forest County .
It covers approximately 277.26 square miles and serves a population of
1,428 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715 .
About ZIP code 54511
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 $146,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,255. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 49% 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 26 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 54511 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,428
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
277.26 sq mi
Water area
3.96 sq mi
Latitude
45.7278
Longitude
-88.8101
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.1%
52.2%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
38.9%
34.3%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
11.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
4.4%
1.8%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$57,255
Median household income
$146,500
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 255 17.9% 18 and over 1,173 82.1% 65 and over 409 28.6% Median age 52.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 1,316 90% Hispanic or Latino 35 2.4% Other race 33 2.3% Two or more races 31 2.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 25 1.7% Asian 16 1.1% Black or African American 7 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.1%
52.2%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
38.9%
34.3%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
11.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
4.4%
1.8%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 5.9% $35k–$50k 21.2% $50k–$75k 28.6% $75k–$100k 15.8% $100k–$150k 8.3% $150k–$200k 1.9% $200k+ 5.2% Median income $57,255
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $146,500 Median rent / month $679 Owner occupied 90.4% Renter occupied 9.6% Vacant 61.8% Single-family detached 85.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.5% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.55
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.7% 2000–2009 9.5% 1990–1999 16.6% 1980–1989 15.0% 1970–1979 17.4% 1960–1969 8.5% 1950–1959 7.5% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 11.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.0% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 40.1% 3 bedrooms 35.8% 4 bedrooms 9.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.6% 1 vehicle 27.2% 2 vehicles 36.8% 3 or more 33.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 43.9% Electricity 3.3% Propane / LP gas 39.9% Fuel oil 0.9% Wood 11.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 382 65.7% Cohabiting couple 29 5.0% Male householder, no spouse 90 15.5% Female householder, no spouse 80 13.8% Households with children under 18 124 21.3% Households with seniors (65+) 269 46.3% Average household size 2.46
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.6% 21.3% Married 65.1% 61.7% Separated 0.3% 0.0% Widowed 3.5% 11.3% Divorced 10.5% 5.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.4% Bachelor's or higher 15.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 5.2% Kindergarten 19 8.2% Elementary school 96 41.4% High school 48 20.7% College / grad school 57 24.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Agriculture & mining
15.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.6%
Professional & management
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
5.2%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.3% Service 14.9% Sales & office 21.2% Natural resources & construction 10.3% Production & transportation 14.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.8% Government 23.3% Self-employed 17.9% Unpaid family workers 1.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.2% Carpool 8.0% Public transit 1.0% Walk 3.5% Work from home 10.9% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 25.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
3.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.1% Retirement income 37.3% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 13.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 35.7% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 28.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 22.9% No physical activity 22.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.7% Visited dentist 65.9% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 113 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 17.4% Under 18 3.5% 18–64 years 15.2% 65 and over 30.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.1% Public insurance 44.6% No insurance 5.3% Uninsured under 19 0.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,342 94.0% Spanish 12 0.9% Other Indo-European 8 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,409 98.7% Born in same state 1,407 98.5% Born in different state 1,189 83.3% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 19 1.3% Not a US citizen 6 31.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 157 11% French 90 6.3% English 60 4.2% Polish 49 3.4% Arab 47 3.3%
Ancestry Count % German 35 2.5% Dutch 7 0.5% Norwegian 6 0.4% Irish 5 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.7% Internet access 90.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54511
What city is ZIP code 54511 in?
ZIP code 54511 is primarily assigned to Argonne, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54511 in?
ZIP code 54511 falls within Forest County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54511 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 54511 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 54511 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 54511 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 54511 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 54511 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54511?
The median home value in ZIP code 54511 is $146,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 54511 in?
ZIP code 54511 observes the CST timezone.
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