54414 ZIP Code — Birnamwood, WI

Shawano County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54414 is located in Birnamwood, Wisconsin, within Shawano County. It covers approximately 131.60 square miles and serves a population of 3,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54414

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 $171,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,500. 34% 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 29 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 54414 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,541

population

131.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54414 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54414

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54414. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birnamwood	Acceptable
Birnamwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54408 Aniwa (9.2 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (10.6 mi) 54409 Antigo (10.8 mi) 54427 Eland (11 mi) 54416 Bowler (11.3 mi) 54471 Ringle (12.9 mi) 54440 Hatley (14 mi) 54150 Neopit (14.9 mi) 54486 Tigerton (17.1 mi) 54403 Wausau (17.3 mi) 54978 Tilleda (18 mi) 54948 Leopolis (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,541
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	131.60 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	44.9501
Longitude	-89.1643
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	39.2%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,541

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$70,500

Median household income

$31,181

Per capita income

$171,400

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

1,317

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

102

153

10–14

133

142

15–19

122

20–24

205

25–34

177

218

35–44

189

219

45–54

190

149

55–59

128

159

60–64

137

222

65–74

191

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	861	24.3%
18 and over	2,680	75.7%
65 and over	704	19.9%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,336	91.6%
Two or more races	111	3%
Hispanic or Latino	101	2.8%
Other race	55	1.5%
Black or African American	16	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.4%
Asian	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$70,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,400
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	4.0%
Propane / LP gas	47.9%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	19.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	818	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	109	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	189	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	228	17.0%
Households with children under 18	406	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	426	31.7%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	19.7%
Married	57.7%	58.7%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%
Widowed	3.3%	10.0%
Divorced	9.2%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	3.9%
Kindergarten	42	5.2%
Elementary school	405	50.4%
High school	250	31.1%
College / grad school	75	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.1%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.4%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	24.7%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	207	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,389	95.7%
Spanish	39	1.2%
Other Indo-European	29	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,468	97.9%
Born in same state	3,443	97.2%
Born in different state	3,013	85.1%
Foreign born	25	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	73	2.1%
Not a US citizen	24	32.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	162	4.6%
French	143	4%
Arab	127	3.6%
Polish	125	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	94	2.7%
Dutch	33	0.9%
German	22	0.6%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54414

What city is ZIP code 54414 in?

ZIP code 54414 is primarily assigned to Birnamwood, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54414 in?

ZIP code 54414 falls within Shawano County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54414?

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 54414 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 54414 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54414?

The median home value in ZIP code 54414 is $171,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 54414?

ZIP code 54414 has an estimated population of 3,541 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54414 in?

ZIP code 54414 observes the CST timezone.