54515 ZIP Code — Catawba, WI

Price County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54515 is located in Catawba, Wisconsin, within Price County. It covers approximately 81.90 square miles and serves a population of 599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54515

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 $102,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,000. 54% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 54515 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

599
population
81.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54515 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54515

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City Status
Catawba Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54537 Kennan (4.2 mi) 54556 Prentice (10.8 mi) 54530 Hawkins (11.2 mi) 54459 Ogema (11.5 mi) 54490 Westboro (11.8 mi) 54526 Glen Flora (16.2 mi) 54555 Phillips (18.6 mi) 54513 Brantwood (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 599
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 81.90 sq mi
Water area 0.25 sq mi
Latitude 45.4934
Longitude -90.5257
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 50.6% 50.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 39.2% 34.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 13.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.4% 1.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

599
Population
7
People per sq mi
54.5
Median age
$55,000
Median household income
$34,533
Per capita income
$102,100
Median home value
$1,000
Median monthly rent
89.2%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
386
Housing units
5.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
5
8
5–9
6
18
10–14
14
18
15–19
14
8
20–24
5
38
25–34
28
20
35–44
15
57
45–54
41
25
55–59
19
54
60–64
40
66
65–74
48
23
75–84
16
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189015.0%
18 and over50985.0%
65 and over15826.4%
Median age54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Other race 2.3%
Two or more races 1.8%
GroupCount%
White57492.7%
Hispanic or Latino203.2%
Other race142.3%
Two or more races111.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.6% 50.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 39.2% 34.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 13.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.4% 1.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 11.5%
$25k–$35k 10.1%
$35k–$50k 12.2%
$50k–$75k 28.8%
$75k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 10.4%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k11.5%
$25k–$35k10.1%
$35k–$50k12.2%
$50k–$75k28.8%
$75k–$100k11.9%
$100k–$150k10.4%
$150k–$200k4.7%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%
$50k–$100k 31.0%
$100k–$150k 17.7%
$150k–$200k 18.1%
$200k–$300k 9.7%
$300k–$500k 4.0%
$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$102,100
Median rent / month$1,000
Owner occupied89.2%
Renter occupied10.8%
Vacant33.2%
Single-family detached84.1%
Large apartment buildings0.2%
Mobile homes15.4%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.4%
2000–200912.3%
1990–199912.3%
1980–19899.1%
1970–19799.6%
1960–196910.3%
1950–19597.9%
1940–19497.7%
1939 or earlier28.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.6%
1 bedroom13.5%
2 bedrooms20.0%
3 bedrooms39.7%
4 bedrooms14.9%
5+ bedrooms8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle25.5%
2 vehicles43.5%
3 or more30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.2%
Electricity0.7%
Propane / LP gas55.8%
Fuel oil12.9%
Wood28.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13849.6%
Cohabiting couple124.3%
Male householder, no spouse8430.2%
Female householder, no spouse4415.8%
Households with children under 185118.3%
Households with seniors (65+)9935.6%
Average household size2.15

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.1%10.0%
Married44.2%62.9%
Separated15.4%0.0%
Widowed2.2%11.8%
Divorced13.2%15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 50.5%
Some college, no degree 21.2%
Associate's degree 11.5%
Bachelor's degree 5.1%
Graduate / professional 0.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.7%
Bachelor's or higher5.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool11.1%
Kindergarten99.6%
Elementary school3840.4%
High school3133.0%
College / grad school1516.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.4%
Agriculture & mining 14.0%
Construction 9.7%
Education & healthcare 8.2%
Professional & management 5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Other services 3.2%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 2.5%
Finance & real estate 2.5%
Transportation & utilities 2.2%
Public administration 2.2%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.5%
Service10.0%
Sales & office12.9%
Natural resources & construction14.3%
Production & transportation41.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.7%
Government3.9%
Self-employed14.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.3%
Carpool10.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.0%
Work from home9.1%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)26.1

Poverty

All people 8.2%
Under 18 years 9.4%
18 and over 8.1%
Married-couple families 5.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security54.3%
Retirement income29.5%
Supplemental Security4.7%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP11.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.1%
High blood pressure36.4%
High cholesterol37.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.6%
Binge drinking22.6%
No physical activity23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.8%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist67.3%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss14.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans469.0%
Disability%
Any disability25.2%
Under 182.2%
18–64 years21.4%
65 and over46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.9%
Public insurance46.9%
No insurance14.2%
Uninsured under 1922.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only58697.8%
Spanish20.3%
Other Indo-European10.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)59899.8%
Born in same state59599.3%
Born in different state50884.8%
Foreign born30.5%
Naturalized citizen10.2%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian9616%
Polish416.8%
French396.5%
English366%
AncestryCount%
Arab172.8%
Irish20.3%
Dutch20.3%
German10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.4%
Internet access86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54515

What city is ZIP code 54515 in?

ZIP code 54515 is primarily assigned to Catawba, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54515 in?

ZIP code 54515 falls within Price County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54515 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 54515 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54515?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 54515 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 54515 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54515 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54515 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 54515 in?

ZIP code 54515 observes the CST timezone.

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