54411 ZIP Code — Athens, WI

Marathon County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54411 is located in Athens, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. It covers approximately 189.48 square miles and serves a population of 4,943 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54411

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 $192,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,323. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54411 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,943

population

189.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54411 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54411

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54411. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Athens	Acceptable
Athens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54448 Marathon (9.4 mi) 54426 Edgar (11.1 mi) 54401 Wausau (14.4 mi) 54480 Stetsonville (14.8 mi) 54425 Dorchester (16.6 mi) 54405 Abbotsford (16.8 mi) 54452 Merrill (17 mi) 54470 Rib Lake (17.8 mi) 54484 Stratford (18.4 mi) 54421 Colby (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,943
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	189.48 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	45.0564
Longitude	-89.9729
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	39.6%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,943

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$74,323

Median household income

$33,899

Per capita income

$192,100

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,860

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

175

Under 5

151

176

5–9

152

137

10–14

117

170

15–19

146

142

20–24

122

288

25–34

247

305

35–44

262

397

45–54

342

234

55–59

201

157

60–64

135

266

65–74

228

169

75–84

146

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,128	22.8%
18 and over	3,815	77.2%
65 and over	887	17.9%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.7%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,764	94.6%
Hispanic or Latino	95	1.9%
Two or more races	87	1.7%
Other race	68	1.3%
Black or African American	16	0.3%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$74,323

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 25.1%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,100
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.9%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	38.4%
Fuel oil	6.6%
Wood	25.7%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,222	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	145	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	327	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	227	11.8%
Households with children under 18	505	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	635	33.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	19.9%
Married	59.9%	66.6%
Separated	0.4%	0.2%
Widowed	2.8%	7.2%
Divorced	6.4%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	7.9%
Kindergarten	56	5.6%
Elementary school	449	45.2%
High school	240	24.1%
College / grad school	170	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.3%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Construction 10.4%

Retail trade 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Professional & management 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 1.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	25.9%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	310	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	29.9%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	24.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,617	93.4%
Spanish	74	1.6%
Other Indo-European	25	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,857	98.3%
Born in same state	4,842	98.0%
Born in different state	4,026	81.4%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	86	1.7%
Not a US citizen	51	59.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	189	3.8%
Arab	185	3.7%
French	133	2.7%
Polish	114	2.3%
English	63	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	52	1.1%
Dutch	10	0.2%
Norwegian	6	0.1%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54411

What city is ZIP code 54411 in?

ZIP code 54411 is primarily assigned to Athens, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54411 in?

ZIP code 54411 falls within Marathon County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54411?

12% 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 54411 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 54411 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54411?

The median home value in ZIP code 54411 is $192,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 54411?

ZIP code 54411 has an estimated population of 4,943 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54411 in?

ZIP code 54411 observes the CST timezone.