54730 ZIP Code — Colfax, WI

Dunn County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54730 is located in Colfax, Wisconsin, within Dunn County. It covers approximately 138.36 square miles and serves a population of 5,391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54730

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,662. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54730 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,391

population

138.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colfax	Acceptable
Colfax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54772 Wheeler (8.1 mi) 54763 Ridgeland (12.3 mi) 54739 Elk Mound (12.7 mi) 54724 Bloomer (12.8 mi) 54725 Boyceville (13.7 mi) 54757 New Auburn (15.7 mi) 54729 Chippewa Falls (16.7 mi) 54751 Menomonie (17.2 mi) 54774 Chippewa Falls (17.7 mi) 54703 Eau Claire (18.3 mi) 54733 Dallas (18.7 mi) 54728 Chetek (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,391
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	138.36 sq mi
Water area	3.32 sq mi
Latitude	45.0355
Longitude	-91.7262
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	32.8%	41.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	33.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	21.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,391

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$78,662

Median household income

$38,703

Per capita income

$209,900

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,858

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

147

177

5–9

160

241

10–14

219

191

15–19

174

20–24

305

25–34

277

383

35–44

348

334

45–54

302

207

55–59

188

187

60–64

169

371

65–74

336

153

75–84

138

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,384	25.7%
18 and over	4,007	74.3%
65 and over	1,049	19.5%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 1.9%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,039	91.5%
Two or more races	189	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	115	2.1%
Asian	104	1.9%
Other race	38	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.3%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	41.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	33.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	21.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$78,662

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,900
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.9%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	40.0%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,057	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	202	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	490	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	346	16.5%
Households with children under 18	565	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	729	34.8%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	25.6%
Married	50.5%	52.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.6%
Widowed	4.0%	8.4%
Divorced	14.3%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	113	8.7%
Kindergarten	83	6.4%
Elementary school	524	40.3%
High school	420	32.3%
College / grad school	159	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.0%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Retail trade 16.0%

Construction 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 2.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 13.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	24.3%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	249	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,082	94.3%
Spanish	40	0.8%
Other Indo-European	23	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,269	97.7%
Born in same state	5,256	97.5%
Born in different state	4,147	76.9%
Foreign born	13	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	122	2.3%
Not a US citizen	61	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,181	21.9%
Italian	559	10.4%
French	534	9.9%
Arab	263	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	81	1.5%
Dutch	50	0.9%
English	25	0.5%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54730

What city is ZIP code 54730 in?

ZIP code 54730 is primarily assigned to Colfax, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54730 in?

ZIP code 54730 falls within Dunn County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of ZIP code 54730?

ZIP code 54730 has an estimated population of 5,391 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54730?

The median home value in ZIP code 54730 is $209,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54730?

The median household income in ZIP code 54730 is $78,662, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54730 in?

ZIP code 54730 observes the CST timezone.