54519 ZIP Code — Conover, WI

Vilas County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54519 is located in Conover, Wisconsin, within Vilas County. It covers approximately 85.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54519

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 $229,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,424. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54519 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,270

population

85.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54519 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54519

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54519. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Conover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54521 Eagle River (6.5 mi) 54540 Land O Lakes (8.9 mi) 54554 Phelps (9.8 mi) 49969 Watersmeet (11.8 mi) 54560 Sayner (13.4 mi) 54558 Saint Germain (14.3 mi) 54562 Three Lakes (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,270
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	85.43 sq mi
Water area	8.39 sq mi
Latitude	46.0452
Longitude	-89.2597
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	53.9%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,270

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$57,424

Median household income

$35,616

Per capita income

$229,400

Median home value

$1,066

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,510

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

134

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	14.4%
18 and over	1,087	85.6%
65 and over	406	32.0%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,171	91.8%
Two or more races	96	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 18.7%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	18.7%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$57,424

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,400
Median rent / month	$1,066
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	61.3%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	34.9%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.3%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	42.5%
Wood	9.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	309	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	38	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	156	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	111	18.1%
Households with children under 18	82	13.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	295	48.0%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	17.0%
Married	50.2%	60.7%
Separated	6.9%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	14.8%
Divorced	9.5%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	6.1%
Kindergarten	13	6.1%
Elementary school	92	43.0%
High school	52	24.3%
College / grad school	44	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.8%

Construction 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Professional & management 12.0%

Education & healthcare 9.3%

Public administration 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Other services 6.2%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	29.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	16.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,224	96.4%
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)	1,260	99.2%
Born in same state	1,256	98.9%
Born in different state	843	66.4%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.8%
Not a US citizen	6	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	156	12.3%
French	80	6.3%
Arab	46	3.6%
Polish	45	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.7%
German	16	1.3%
Dutch	10	0.8%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54519

What city is ZIP code 54519 in?

ZIP code 54519 is primarily assigned to Conover, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54519 in?

ZIP code 54519 falls within Vilas County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54519 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 54519 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54519 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 54519 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54519 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 54519 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 54519?

ZIP code 54519 has an estimated population of 1,270 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54519 in?

ZIP code 54519 observes the CST timezone.