54819 ZIP Code — Bruce, WI

Rusk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54819 is located in Bruce, Wisconsin, within Rusk County. It covers approximately 152.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54819

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 $145,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,414. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54819 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,387

population

152.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54819 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54819

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54819. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bruce	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54895 Weyerhaeuser (6 mi) 54848 Ladysmith (10.8 mi) 54731 Conrath (14.4 mi) 54835 Exeland (15.8 mi) 54745 Holcombe (16 mi) 54563 Tony (16.5 mi) 54822 Cameron (17.6 mi) 54817 Birchwood (18.1 mi) 54728 Chetek (18.7 mi) 54868 Rice Lake (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,387
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	152.61 sq mi
Water area	3.34 sq mi
Latitude	45.4685
Longitude	-91.3128
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	53.0%	51.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	13.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,387

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$54,414

Median household income

$28,794

Per capita income

$145,500

Median home value

$639

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,230

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

142

25–34

139

35–44

144

45–54

141

55–59

103

60–64

100

199

65–74

195

108

75–84

106

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	516	21.6%
18 and over	1,871	78.4%
65 and over	638	26.7%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,253	91.7%
Two or more races	110	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	70	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.5%
Asian	7	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	51.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	13.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$54,414

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,500
Median rent / month	$639
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	47.2%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	12.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	511	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	89	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	197	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	236	22.8%
Households with children under 18	221	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	468	45.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	18.2%
Married	57.1%	51.2%
Separated	0.6%	1.9%
Widowed	2.1%	12.9%
Divorced	16.2%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	12.6%
Kindergarten	44	11.5%
Elementary school	171	44.8%
High school	74	19.4%
College / grad school	45	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Retail trade 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Other services 3.6%

Professional & management 3.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 8.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,205	92.4%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	8	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,324	97.4%
Born in same state	2,311	96.8%
Born in different state	1,733	72.6%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	63	2.6%
Not a US citizen	35	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	274	11.5%
Polish	268	11.2%
French	136	5.7%
Arab	89	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	2.1%
German	39	1.6%
Dutch	18	0.8%
Norwegian	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54819

What city is ZIP code 54819 in?

ZIP code 54819 is primarily assigned to Bruce, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54819 in?

ZIP code 54819 falls within Rusk County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54819 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 54819 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54819 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 54819 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54819?

13% 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 54819 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 54819 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 54819 in?

ZIP code 54819 observes the CST timezone.