54514 ZIP Code — Butternut, WI

Ashland County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54514 is located in Butternut, Wisconsin, within Ashland County. It covers approximately 227.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54514

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 $150,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,328. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 48% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54514 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,946

population

227.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54514 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54514

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54514. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Butternut	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54527 Glidden (9.1 mi) 54552 Park Falls (13.7 mi) 54524 Fifield (16 mi) 54546 Mellen (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,946
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	227.66 sq mi
Water area	3.50 sq mi
Latitude	46.0396
Longitude	-90.5820
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	43.3%	49.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	32.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,946

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$71,328

Median household income

$37,675

Per capita income

$150,200

Median home value

$592

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,449

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

123

55–59

117

60–64

205

65–74

194

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	350	18.0%
18 and over	1,596	82.0%
65 and over	567	29.1%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,919	98.4%
Two or more races	17	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	49.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	32.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$71,328

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 28.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,200
Median rent / month	$592
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	44.5%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.2%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.9%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	24.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	467	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	60	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	174	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	186	21.0%
Households with children under 18	164	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	418	47.1%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	14.8%
Married	55.9%	61.9%
Separated	0.2%	0.6%
Widowed	3.8%	11.6%
Divorced	12.9%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 45.0%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	6.2%
Kindergarten	10	3.1%
Elementary school	161	50.0%
High school	87	27.0%
College / grad school	44	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Manufacturing 23.7%

Retail trade 7.8%

Public administration 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 6.7%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Professional & management 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	39.1%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,862	95.7%
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)	1,938	99.6%
Born in same state	1,938	99.6%
Born in different state	1,582	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	234	12%
Polish	116	6%
French	111	5.7%
Arab	58	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	17	0.9%
English	14	0.7%
Dutch	12	0.6%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54514

What city is ZIP code 54514 in?

ZIP code 54514 is primarily assigned to Butternut, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54514 in?

ZIP code 54514 falls within Ashland County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54514 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 54514 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54514 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 54514 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54514 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 54514 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54514 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54514 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54514 in?

ZIP code 54514 observes the CST timezone.