54827 ZIP Code — Cornucopia, WI

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54827 is located in Cornucopia, Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. It covers approximately 35.81 square miles and serves a population of 312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 534/715.

About ZIP code 54827

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 $240,800.

Median household income is $79,583. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54827 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

312

population

35.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cornucopia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54844 Herbster (6.6 mi) 54891 Washburn (6.8 mi) 54865 Port Wing (15 mi) 54806 Ashland (18.5 mi) 54814 Bayfield (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	312
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	35.81 sq mi
Water area	1.35 sq mi
Latitude	46.8004
Longitude	-91.0983
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	534/715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

312

Population

People per sq mi

60.5

Median age

$79,583

Median household income

$48,655

Per capita income

$240,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

447

Housing units

57.6%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	10.6%
18 and over	279	89.4%
65 and over	120	38.5%
Median age	60.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	298	92.5%
Hispanic or Latino	10	3.1%
Two or more races	10	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$79,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 30.8%

$300k–$500k 21.9%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	62.2%
Single-family detached	99.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	25.5%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	22.1%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	26.8%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	52.7%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	62.1%
Wood	21.3%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	45.0%
Cohabiting couple	17	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	62	36.7%
Female householder, no spouse	14	8.3%
Households with children under 18	19	11.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	47.9%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	16.1%
Married	45.0%	67.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	12.7%
Divorced	13.0%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 13.6%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 37.9%

Graduate / professional 19.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.2%
Bachelor's or higher	57.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	26.5%
Kindergarten	2	5.9%
Elementary school	10	29.4%
High school	12	35.3%
College / grad school	1	2.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 20.1%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Other services 7.9%

Construction 7.2%

Professional & management 7.2%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Retail trade 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Information 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.1%
Government	33.1%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.2%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	31.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	17.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	307	98.4%
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)	306	98.1%
Born in same state	306	98.1%
Born in different state	128	41.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.9%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	41	13.1%
Italian	40	12.8%
French	38	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	3.2%
Arab	3	1%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.2%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54827

What city is ZIP code 54827 in?

ZIP code 54827 is primarily assigned to Cornucopia, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54827 in?

ZIP code 54827 falls within Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54827 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 54827 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54827?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 54827 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 54827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54827 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 54827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54827 in?

ZIP code 54827 observes the CST timezone.