54814 ZIP Code — Bayfield, WI

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54814 is located in Bayfield, Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. It covers approximately 152.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.

About ZIP code 54814

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $65,769. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 54814 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,810
population
152.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54814 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54814

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City Status
Bayfield Acceptable
Bayfield Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54827 Cornucopia (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,810
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 152.50 sq mi
Water area 6.03 sq mi
Latitude 46.9258
Longitude -90.7222
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 715/534
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.6% 43.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.6% 37.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 12.7% 16.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.7% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,810
Population
18
People per sq mi
52.5
Median age
$65,769
Median household income
$35,363
Per capita income
$232,400
Median home value
$628
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
1,561
Housing units
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
76
Under 5
73
79
5–9
76
68
10–14
64
46
15–19
43
105
20–24
101
152
25–34
145
118
35–44
112
125
45–54
119
86
55–59
82
144
60–64
137
315
65–74
301
93
75–84
89
31
85+
30
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1849917.8%
18 and over2,31182.2%
65 and over85930.6%
Median age52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.3%
Two or more races 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
Other race 1%
Black or African American 0.8%
GroupCount%
White1,47450.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native99334.3%
Two or more races2458.5%
Hispanic or Latino893.1%
Asian461.6%
Other race291%
Black or African American230.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.6% 43.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.6% 37.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 12.7% 16.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.7% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 7.2%
$25k–$35k 5.8%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 23.7%
$75k–$100k 21.1%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k+ 5.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k7.2%
$25k–$35k5.8%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k23.7%
$75k–$100k21.1%
$100k–$150k12.3%
$150k–$200k4.7%
$200k+5.4%
Median income$65,769

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%
$50k–$100k 12.5%
$100k–$150k 10.0%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k–$300k 26.1%
$300k–$500k 25.6%
$500k–$1M 5.3%
$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$232,400
Median rent / month$628
Owner occupied73.4%
Renter occupied26.6%
Vacant31.6%
Single-family detached72.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.5%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)1.97

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20197.2%
2000–200920.0%
1990–199913.0%
1980–198913.1%
1970–197916.6%
1960–19697.1%
1950–19593.4%
1940–19490.7%
1939 or earlier18.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.2%
1 bedroom7.8%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms34.5%
4 bedrooms17.4%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.7%
1 vehicle29.8%
2 vehicles34.2%
3 or more31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas43.7%
Electricity18.4%
Propane / LP gas23.7%
Fuel oil0.8%
Wood12.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family61346.9%
Cohabiting couple1138.7%
Male householder, no spouse22417.2%
Female householder, no spouse35627.3%
Households with children under 1824919.1%
Households with seniors (65+)63148.3%
Average household size2.15

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.5%22.1%
Married55.7%54.2%
Separated1.0%0.3%
Widowed4.6%4.5%
Divorced12.2%19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.3%
HS graduate 20.6%
Some college, no degree 28.3%
Associate's degree 10.2%
Bachelor's degree 21.2%
Graduate / professional 15.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.7%
Bachelor's or higher36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6012.9%
Kindergarten347.3%
Elementary school20644.4%
High school7616.4%
College / grad school8819.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 33.5%
Education & healthcare 12.7%
Public administration 8.6%
Professional & management 7.5%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Retail trade 5.7%
Construction 5.3%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Agriculture & mining 4.7%
Other services 4.3%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.8%
Service26.6%
Sales & office17.9%
Natural resources & construction9.9%
Production & transportation9.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.5%
Government27.7%
Self-employed8.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone64.3%
Carpool11.6%
Public transit4.7%
Walk6.3%
Work from home12.3%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)13.5

Poverty

All people 17.3%
Under 18 years 34.0%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 6.2%
Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.8%
Retirement income30.6%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP17.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure37.4%
High cholesterol33.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.1%
Binge drinking22.4%
No physical activity21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression20.7%
Fair or poor health16.3%
Poor mental health14.6%
Poor physical health12.6%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.8%
Visited dentist62.9%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss13.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2279.8%
Disability%
Any disability17.3%
Under 1811.8%
18–64 years14.0%
65 and over25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.8%
Public insurance58.5%
No insurance10.2%
Uninsured under 196.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,66194.7%
Spanish421.6%
Other Indo-European80.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander100.4%
Other languages240.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,75197.9%
Born in same state2,74897.8%
Born in different state1,75262.3%
Foreign born30.1%
Naturalized citizen592.1%
Not a US citizen4271.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2719.6%
Polish2017.2%
French1625.8%
German481.7%
AncestryCount%
English301.1%
Irish160.6%
Dutch120.4%
Arab60.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.5%
Internet access97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54814

What city is ZIP code 54814 in?

ZIP code 54814 is primarily assigned to Bayfield, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54814 in?

ZIP code 54814 falls within Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54814 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 54814 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54814 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 54814 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54814?

17% of residents in ZIP code 54814 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54814 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54814 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54814 in?

ZIP code 54814 observes the CST timezone.

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