54822 ZIP Code — Cameron, WI

Barron County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54822 is located in Cameron, Wisconsin, within Barron County. It covers approximately 45.63 square miles and serves a population of 4,817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54822

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 $210,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,143. 38% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54822 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,817
population
45.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54822 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54822

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City Status
Cameron Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54728 Chetek (7.6 mi) 54868 Rice Lake (7.8 mi) 54812 Barron (10.7 mi) 54895 Weyerhaeuser (11.8 mi) 54757 New Auburn (13.4 mi) 54733 Dallas (13.4 mi) 54841 Haugen (15.6 mi) 54819 Bruce (17.6 mi) 54805 Almena (17.9 mi) 54763 Ridgeland (18.7 mi) 54817 Birchwood (19.5 mi) 54762 Prairie Farm (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,817
Population density 106 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 45.63 sq mi
Water area 1.49 sq mi
Latitude 45.4050
Longitude -91.6640
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 41.6% 47.9% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 32.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 20.9% 16.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.9% 3.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,817
Population
106
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$67,143
Median household income
$34,726
Per capita income
$210,100
Median home value
$919
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
1,845
Housing units
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
173
Under 5
166
146
5–9
140
142
10–14
137
139
15–19
134
77
20–24
74
270
25–34
259
322
35–44
309
309
45–54
296
225
55–59
215
228
60–64
219
299
65–74
286
103
75–84
99
26
85+
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,09222.7%
18 and over3,72577.3%
65 and over83717.4%
Median age43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%
Two or more races 5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Black or African American 1.5%
Other race 1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White4,39687.6%
Two or more races2495%
Hispanic or Latino2044.1%
Black or African American741.5%
Other race521%
Asian410.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.6% 47.9% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 32.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 20.9% 16.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.9% 3.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.6%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 8.2%
$25k–$35k 9.9%
$35k–$50k 10.4%
$50k–$75k 24.6%
$75k–$100k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 6.3%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.6%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k8.2%
$25k–$35k9.9%
$35k–$50k10.4%
$50k–$75k24.6%
$75k–$100k16.3%
$100k–$150k16.0%
$150k–$200k6.3%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$67,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%
$50k–$100k 7.6%
$100k–$150k 15.3%
$150k–$200k 20.3%
$200k–$300k 32.0%
$300k–$500k 18.5%
$500k–$1M 2.3%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$210,100
Median rent / month$919
Owner occupied77.1%
Renter occupied22.9%
Vacant14.5%
Single-family detached80.8%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes5.8%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.57

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.8%
2000–200915.6%
1990–199920.9%
1980–198913.8%
1970–197915.0%
1960–19696.1%
1950–19597.5%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier11.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom4.9%
2 bedrooms25.9%
3 bedrooms46.3%
4 bedrooms17.6%
5+ bedrooms4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle21.8%
2 vehicles50.5%
3 or more24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas46.1%
Electricity15.5%
Propane / LP gas30.9%
Fuel oil1.4%
Wood3.5%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,11356.8%
Cohabiting couple914.6%
Male householder, no spouse42221.5%
Female householder, no spouse33417.0%
Households with children under 1855928.5%
Households with seniors (65+)60130.7%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.5%20.6%
Married59.5%60.0%
Separated1.9%0.6%
Widowed1.9%6.4%
Divorced14.2%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 8.7%
HS graduate 31.3%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 17.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.3%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.0%
Bachelor's or higher20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool535.9%
Kindergarten495.5%
Elementary school44049.1%
High school21223.6%
College / grad school14315.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%
Manufacturing 17.8%
Retail trade 13.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%
Transportation & utilities 7.8%
Construction 5.7%
Finance & real estate 4.9%
Professional & management 4.6%
Agriculture & mining 3.7%
Other services 3.6%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Public administration 2.7%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.8%
Service11.1%
Sales & office23.4%
Natural resources & construction10.3%
Production & transportation21.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.8%
Government9.5%
Self-employed5.5%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.3%
Carpool14.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.0%
Work from home8.8%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.4

Poverty

All people 7.5%
Under 18 years 9.9%
18 and over 6.8%
Married-couple families 3.6%
Female-led households 10.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.8%
Retirement income21.9%
Supplemental Security5.5%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP10.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.6%
High blood pressure30.7%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart disease5.9%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis24.0%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking24.9%
No physical activity19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression20.7%
Fair or poor health11.8%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist67.0%
Cholesterol screening87.4%
Teeth loss11.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3278.8%
Disability%
Any disability11.5%
Under 182.9%
18–64 years10.5%
65 and over26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.9%
Public insurance37.3%
No insurance4.3%
Uninsured under 191.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,47893.0%
Spanish1373.1%
Other Indo-European1012.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.1%
Other languages310.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,73598.3%
Born in same state4,71998.0%
Born in different state3,71577.1%
Foreign born160.3%
Naturalized citizen821.7%
Not a US citizen3441.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish77416.1%
Italian4409.1%
French3096.4%
Arab1573.3%
AncestryCount%
German471%
English350.7%
Dutch190.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.7%
Internet access95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54822

What city is ZIP code 54822 in?

ZIP code 54822 is primarily assigned to Cameron, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54822 in?

ZIP code 54822 falls within Barron County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54822 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54822?

ZIP code 54822 has an estimated population of 4,817 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54822?

The median home value in ZIP code 54822 is $210,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54822?

The median household income in ZIP code 54822 is $67,143, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54822 in?

ZIP code 54822 observes the CST timezone.

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