54416 ZIP Code — Bowler, WI

Shawano County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54416 is located in Bowler, Wisconsin, within Shawano County. It covers approximately 81.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54416

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 $123,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,982. 46% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54416 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,605

population

81.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54416 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54416

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54416. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54150 Neopit (4.7 mi) 54128 Gresham (8.8 mi) 54414 Birnamwood (11.3 mi) 54948 Leopolis (12 mi) 54978 Tilleda (12.3 mi) 54135 Keshena (14.7 mi) 54928 Caroline (15.4 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (15.5 mi) 54409 Antigo (16.1 mi) 54486 Tigerton (17.8 mi) 54427 Eland (18.7 mi) 54408 Aniwa (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,605
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	81.90 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	44.9594
Longitude	-88.9342
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	48.8%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,605

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$55,982

Median household income

$27,551

Per capita income

$123,600

Median home value

$494

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

729

Housing units

15.1%

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

148

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	365	22.7%
18 and over	1,240	77.3%
65 and over	388	24.2%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 36.7%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	879	54.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	593	36.7%
Two or more races	119	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.7%
Other race	8	0.5%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$55,982

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 29.6%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,600
Median rent / month	$494
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	68.3%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	15.0%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	35	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	172	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	140	21.6%
Households with children under 18	155	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	291	45.0%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	24.2%
Married	48.0%	50.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	4.7%	9.9%
Divorced	15.5%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.8%
Kindergarten	17	5.0%
Elementary school	202	59.4%
High school	77	22.6%
College / grad school	38	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.2%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Public administration 10.8%

Professional & management 7.6%

Construction 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Retail trade 5.5%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.8%
Government	28.9%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	22.9%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,529	95.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,600	99.7%
Born in same state	1,594	99.3%
Born in different state	1,430	89.1%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	71	4.4%
Italian	62	3.9%
Polish	49	3.1%
English	18	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	0.7%
Arab	12	0.7%
German	8	0.5%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54416

What city is ZIP code 54416 in?

ZIP code 54416 is primarily assigned to Bowler, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54416 in?

ZIP code 54416 falls within Shawano County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54416 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 54416 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54416 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 54416 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54416 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54416 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54416?

The median home value in ZIP code 54416 is $123,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 54416 in?

ZIP code 54416 observes the CST timezone.