Ashland County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
16,107
population (2021)
-0.3%
pop change since 2010
55003
FIPS code
Ashland County ZIP code map
About Ashland County
Ashland County is located in Wisconsin and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,107 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.3% from 16,157 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ashland County is 55003.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,107 |
| 2010 population | 16,157 |
| Change | -0.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55003 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ashland County
ZIP codes for Ashland County, WI (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54514 | Butternut | Ashland | View map |
| 54517 | Clam Lake | Ashland | View map |
| 54527 | Glidden | Ashland | View map |
| 54546 | Mellen | Ashland | View map |
| 54806 | Ashland | Ashland | View map |
| 54846 | High Bridge | Ashland | View map |
| 54850 | La Pointe | Ashland | View map |
| 54855 | Marengo | Ashland | View map |
| 54861 | Odanah | Ashland | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,225
Population
43.5
Median age
$59,932
Median household income
$32,800
Per capita income
$164,843
Median home value
$564
Median monthly rent
85.4%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
8,007
Housing units
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
445
Under 5
427
523
5–9
503
506
10–14
486
643
15–19
617
502
20–24
482
896
25–34
861
1,011
35–44
972
975
45–54
936
751
55–59
722
709
60–64
681
1,132
65–74
1,088
476
75–84
457
216
85+
208
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,631 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 13,594 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,577 | 27.7% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
6.6%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,892 | 85.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,148 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 800 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 234 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 215 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
27.0%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $59,932 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
21.7%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k–$300k
19.0%
$300k–$500k
16.5%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,843 |
| Median rent / month | $564 |
| Owner occupied | 85.4% |
| Renter occupied | 14.6% |
| Vacant | 36.4% |
| Single-family detached | 83.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 27.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.7% |
| Electricity | 7.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 21.7% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,529 | 58.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 594 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,564 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,689 | 17.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,763 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,615 | 46.9% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| Married | 61.1% | 60.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 6.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
36.5%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
14.6%
Bachelor's degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 233 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 163 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,602 | 41.4% |
| High school | 928 | 34.7% |
| College / grad school | 938 | 11.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Retail trade
9.7%
Construction
9.4%
Professional & management
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 24.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.1% |
| Carpool | 13.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 4.6% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
13.6%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
12.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.5% |
| Retirement income | 40.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.1% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,180 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 49.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,353 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 132 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 18 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,031 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 16,972 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,016 | 70.9% |
| Foreign born | 59 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 194 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 140 | 72.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,693 | 9.8% |
| Polish | 1,261 | 7.3% |
| French | 1,027 | 6% |
| Arab | 516 | 3% |
| German | 240 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 162 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 74 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 57 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 56 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 89.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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