54512 ZIP Code — Boulder Junction, WI

Vilas County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54512 is located in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, within Vilas County. It covers approximately 83.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,487 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54512

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $249,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,329. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54512 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,487

population

83.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54512 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54512

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boulder Junction	Acceptable
Boulder Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54568 Woodruff (6.9 mi) 54560 Sayner (7.5 mi) 54545 Manitowish Waters (9.3 mi) 54557 Presque Isle (12.4 mi) 54558 Saint Germain (12.5 mi) 54538 Lac Du Flambeau (14 mi) 54548 Minocqua (14.7 mi) 54540 Land O Lakes (16.9 mi) 54539 Lake Tomahawk (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,487
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	83.43 sq mi
Water area	20.51 sq mi
Latitude	46.0549
Longitude	-89.6794
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	44.6%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	14.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,487

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$70,329

Median household income

$34,414

Per capita income

$249,700

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,241

Housing units

24.9%

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

149

65–74

156

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	205	13.8%
18 and over	1,282	86.2%
65 and over	443	29.8%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,458	98%
Two or more races	25	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	14.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	24.7%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$70,329

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 16.8%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$249,700
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	54.3%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	43.9%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.5%
Electricity	11.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.1%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	382	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	30	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	91	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	116	18.7%
Households with children under 18	100	16.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	45.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	21.2%
Married	63.8%	61.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	1.9%	5.2%
Divorced	9.2%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	9.1%
Kindergarten	8	4.3%
Elementary school	88	47.1%
High school	39	20.9%
College / grad school	35	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 22.8%

Professional & management 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Retail trade 14.4%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Construction 6.4%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	28.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.2%
Retirement income	45.2%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	74.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	19.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,431	96.2%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,477	99.3%
Born in same state	1,456	97.9%
Born in different state	1,047	70.4%
Foreign born	21	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.7%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	103	6.9%
French	75	5%
Polish	62	4.2%
Arab	42	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.4%
German	12	0.8%
Dutch	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54512

What city is ZIP code 54512 in?

ZIP code 54512 is primarily assigned to Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54512 in?

ZIP code 54512 falls within Vilas County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54512 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 54512 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54512 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 54512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54512 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 54512 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 54512?

ZIP code 54512 has an estimated population of 1,487 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54512 in?

ZIP code 54512 observes the CST timezone.