54732 ZIP Code — Cornell, WI

Chippewa County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54732 is located in Cornell, Wisconsin, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 97.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,842 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54732

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 $156,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,406. 32% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54732 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,842

population

97.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54732 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54732

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54732. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cornell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54748 Jim Falls (5.2 mi) 54745 Holcombe (10.4 mi) 54727 Cadott (11.6 mi) 54724 Bloomer (13.8 mi) 54726 Boyd (14 mi) 54729 Chippewa Falls (16.1 mi) 54774 Chippewa Falls (16.1 mi) 54731 Conrath (16.7 mi) 54757 New Auburn (18.6 mi) 54433 Gilman (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,842
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	97.63 sq mi
Water area	2.71 sq mi
Latitude	45.1257
Longitude	-91.1996
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	52.6%	41.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	32.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	21.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,842

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$61,406

Median household income

$31,261

Per capita income

$156,500

Median home value

$760

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,103

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

114

10–14

123

15–19

118

20–24

176

25–34

168

178

35–44

169

156

45–54

148

119

55–59

114

131

60–64

124

115

65–74

109

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	712	25.1%
18 and over	2,130	74.9%
65 and over	464	16.3%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,773	97.2%
Two or more races	52	1.8%
Asian	12	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	41.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	32.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	21.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$61,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,500
Median rent / month	$760
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.8%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	33.2%
Fuel oil	5.9%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	585	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	109	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	206	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	178	16.5%
Households with children under 18	355	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	321	29.8%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	22.8%
Married	48.7%	54.6%
Separated	1.4%	0.9%
Widowed	2.4%	10.2%
Divorced	13.0%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	8.7%
Kindergarten	46	6.7%
Elementary school	310	45.5%
High school	174	25.5%
College / grad school	93	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Retail trade 9.3%

Construction 8.3%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Other services 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	31.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,705	95.2%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,822	99.3%
Born in same state	2,822	99.3%
Born in different state	2,346	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.7%
Not a US citizen	18	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	308	10.8%
Italian	239	8.4%
Arab	124	4.4%
French	90	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	2.1%
German	32	1.1%
Dutch	10	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54732

What city is ZIP code 54732 in?

ZIP code 54732 is primarily assigned to Cornell, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54732 in?

ZIP code 54732 falls within Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54732?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54732 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 54732 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54732?

The median home value in ZIP code 54732 is $156,500.

Does ZIP code 54732 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 54732 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54732 in?

ZIP code 54732 observes the CST timezone.