54820 ZIP Code — Brule, WI

Douglas County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54820 is located in Brule, Wisconsin, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 116.24 square miles and serves a population of 799 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54820

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,125. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54820 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

799

population

116.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54820 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54820

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brule	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54847 Iron River (7 mi) 54854 Maple (7.4 mi) 54849 Lake Nebagamon (10.7 mi) 54864 Poplar (13.1 mi) 54865 Port Wing (13.8 mi) 54874 South Range (18.2 mi) 54873 Solon Springs (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	799
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	116.24 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	46.5730
Longitude	-91.5473
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	51.6%	44.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	32.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

799

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$63,125

Median household income

$40,488

Per capita income

$207,300

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

490

Housing units

21.1%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	115	14.4%
18 and over	684	85.6%
65 and over	185	23.2%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Two or more races 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	726	89%
Two or more races	45	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	17	2.1%
Other race	4	0.5%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	44.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	32.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	25.8%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$63,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 33.8%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,300
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	29.1%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.1%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.9%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	51.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	19.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	23	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	120	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	81	20.9%
Households with children under 18	68	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	34.6%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	17.1%
Married	46.3%	59.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	15.1%
Divorced	24.3%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	12.7%
Kindergarten	5	4.9%
Elementary school	44	43.1%
High school	19	18.6%
College / grad school	21	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Construction 12.8%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Retail trade 8.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	23.8%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	748	93.6%
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)	789	98.7%
Born in same state	788	98.6%
Born in different state	379	47.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.3%
Not a US citizen	5	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	83	10.4%
Polish	80	10%
French	36	4.5%
Arab	31	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	29	3.6%
German	14	1.8%
English	13	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.4%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54820

What city is ZIP code 54820 in?

ZIP code 54820 is primarily assigned to Brule, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54820 in?

ZIP code 54820 falls within Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54820 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 54820 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54820 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 54820 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 54820?

ZIP code 54820 has an estimated population of 799 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54820?

The median home value in ZIP code 54820 is $207,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 54820 in?

ZIP code 54820 observes the CST timezone.