54721 ZIP Code — Arkansaw, WI

Pepin County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54721 is located in Arkansaw, Wisconsin, within Pepin County. It covers approximately 65.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54721

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 $173,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,159) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,364

population

65.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arkansaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54761 Plum City (5.1 mi) 54737 Eau Galle (8.6 mi) 54736 Durand (8.8 mi) 54750 Maiden Rock (10.3 mi) 54740 Elmwood (10.5 mi) 54769 Stockholm (11.4 mi) 54756 Nelson (12.3 mi) 55026 Frontenac (14.2 mi) 54723 Bay City (16.7 mi) 54751 Menomonie (17 mi) 54767 Spring Valley (17.8 mi) 55981 Wabasha (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,364
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	65.35 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	44.6133
Longitude	-92.0776
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	38.6%	40.5%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	35.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,364

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$72,159

Median household income

$37,592

Per capita income

$173,500

Median home value

$869

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

465

Housing units

14.1%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	347	25.4%
18 and over	1,017	74.6%
65 and over	252	18.5%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,315	94.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.9%
Two or more races	25	1.8%
Other race	17	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	40.5%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	35.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$72,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,500
Median rent / month	$869
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	34.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.7%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	39.0%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	15.2%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	296	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	91	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	72	14.5%
Households with children under 18	167	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	29.3%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	20.7%
Married	58.3%	61.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	7.1%
Divorced	10.2%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	10.9%
Kindergarten	9	3.2%
Elementary school	136	47.7%
High school	91	31.9%
College / grad school	18	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Construction 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Retail trade 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Professional & management 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	25.2%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,276	93.5%
Spanish	8	0.6%
Other Indo-European	6	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,356	99.4%
Born in same state	1,343	98.5%
Born in different state	1,070	78.4%
Foreign born	13	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	6	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	155	11.4%
Italian	52	3.8%
French	48	3.5%
Arab	33	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.2%
Dutch	8	0.6%
German	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54721

What city is ZIP code 54721 in?

ZIP code 54721 is primarily assigned to Arkansaw, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54721 in?

ZIP code 54721 falls within Pepin County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54721?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54721 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 54721 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54721 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54721 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54721?

The median home value in ZIP code 54721 is $173,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 54721 in?

ZIP code 54721 observes the CST timezone.