54005 ZIP Code — Clear Lake, WI

Polk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54005 is located in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, within Polk County. It covers approximately 83.68 square miles and serves a population of 3,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54005

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 $229,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,595. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54005 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,051

population

83.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54005 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54005

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clear Lake	Acceptable
Clear Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54004 Clayton (6.7 mi) 54007 Deer Park (6.7 mi) 54001 Amery (10.6 mi) 54013 Glenwood City (10.6 mi) 54762 Prairie Farm (10.7 mi) 54889 Turtle Lake (12.7 mi) 54725 Boyceville (15 mi) 54805 Almena (15.4 mi) 54026 Star Prairie (15.4 mi) 54017 New Richmond (15.6 mi) 54733 Dallas (16.9 mi) 54763 Ridgeland (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,051
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	83.68 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	45.2296
Longitude	-92.2186
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	33.3%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,051

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$79,595

Median household income

$36,798

Per capita income

$229,100

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,068

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

5–9

114

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

182

25–34

174

202

35–44

192

205

45–54

196

115

55–59

110

160

60–64

153

149

65–74

141

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	724	23.7%
18 and over	2,327	76.3%
65 and over	448	14.7%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,813	88.8%
Two or more races	130	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	116	3.7%
Other race	72	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.9%
Asian	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$79,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 37.4%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,100
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	23.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.0%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	48.8%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	7.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	715	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	87	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	191	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	171	14.7%
Households with children under 18	374	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	330	28.4%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	23.4%
Married	60.9%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.4%	5.3%
Divorced	8.5%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	7.1%
Kindergarten	76	11.2%
Elementary school	283	41.6%
High school	156	22.9%
College / grad school	117	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.8%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Retail trade 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Other services 7.9%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Professional & management 2.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	25.2%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	177	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,853	93.5%
Spanish	50	1.8%
Other Indo-European	33	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,996	98.2%
Born in same state	2,982	97.7%
Born in different state	2,162	70.9%
Foreign born	14	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	55	1.8%
Not a US citizen	28	50.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	555	18.2%
Italian	279	9.1%
Arab	173	5.7%
French	141	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	64	2.1%
German	60	2%
Dutch	42	1.4%
Irish	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54005

What city is ZIP code 54005 in?

ZIP code 54005 is primarily assigned to Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54005 in?

ZIP code 54005 falls within Polk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54005 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 54005 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54005 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 54005 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54005?

ZIP code 54005 has an estimated population of 3,051 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54005?

The median home value in ZIP code 54005 is $229,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 54005 in?

ZIP code 54005 observes the CST timezone.