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Barron County
Comstock, WI
54826
54826 ZIP Code — Comstock, WI
Barron County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54826 is located in
Comstock ,
Wisconsin ,
within Barron County .
It covers approximately 46.28 square miles and serves a population of
692 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715 .
About ZIP code 54826
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($68,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 54826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
692
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
46.28 sq mi
Water area
2.49 sq mi
Latitude
45.5032
Longitude
-92.1503
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.5%
47.9%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
35.4%
32.8%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
16.2%
16.1%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$68,250
Median household income
$197,700
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 79 11.4% 18 and over 613 88.6% 65 and over 196 28.3% Median age 53.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 625 85.7% Two or more races 62 8.5% Hispanic or Latino 37 5.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.5%
47.9%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
35.4%
32.8%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
16.2%
16.1%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.7% $10k–$15k 5.4% $15k–$25k 6.1% $25k–$35k 6.4% $35k–$50k 15.3% $50k–$75k 21.4% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 21.7% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 9.2% Median income $68,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $197,700 Median rent / month $907 Owner occupied 89.5% Renter occupied 10.5% Vacant 58.7% Single-family detached 95.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.1% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 5.7% 2000–2009 11.7% 1990–1999 16.1% 1980–1989 13.6% 1970–1979 17.5% 1960–1969 13.0% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 13.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.1% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 34.7% 3 bedrooms 44.5% 4 bedrooms 14.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 18.6% 2 vehicles 32.5% 3 or more 46.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.1% Electricity 2.7% Propane / LP gas 71.2% Fuel oil 3.1% Wood 15.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 172 58.3% Cohabiting couple 23 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 47 15.9% Female householder, no spouse 53 18.0% Households with children under 18 56 19.0% Households with seniors (65+) 120 40.7% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.7% 27.3% Married 61.8% 54.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.3% 7.4% Divorced 19.3% 11.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.6% Bachelor's or higher 18.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 4.0% Kindergarten 1 1.0% Elementary school 22 21.8% High school 35 34.7% College / grad school 39 38.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Agriculture & mining
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Professional & management
5.1%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Public administration
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.0% Service 10.5% Sales & office 22.6% Natural resources & construction 13.2% Production & transportation 18.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.9% Government 12.4% Self-employed 16.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.9% Carpool 10.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.4% Work from home 11.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
7.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.8% Retirement income 35.9% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 4.1% Food stamps / SNAP 9.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.3% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.9% Binge drinking 22.1% No physical activity 22.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 67.4% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 12.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 63 10.3%
Disability % Any disability 15.2% Under 18 2.5% 18–64 years 12.0% 65 and over 27.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.3% Public insurance 49.4% No insurance 7.7% Uninsured under 19 12.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 675 97.5% 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) 690 99.7% Born in same state 688 99.4% Born in different state 419 60.5% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 2 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 98 14.2% Polish 75 10.8% French 48 6.9% Arab 27 3.9%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 21 3% German 9 1.3% English 9 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.6% Internet access 87.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54826
What city is ZIP code 54826 in?
ZIP code 54826 is primarily assigned to Comstock, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54826 in?
ZIP code 54826 falls within Barron County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54826 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 54826 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 54826 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 54826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 54826 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 54826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 54826 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 54826 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 54826 in?
ZIP code 54826 observes the CST timezone.
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