54520 ZIP Code — Crandon, WI

Forest County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54520 is located in Crandon, Wisconsin, within Forest County. It covers approximately 122.81 square miles and serves a population of 3,889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54520

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $54,720. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,889

population

122.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crandon	Acceptable
Crandon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54465 Pickerel (11.6 mi) 54541 Laona (13 mi) 54428 Elcho (13.7 mi) 54463 Pelican Lake (13.9 mi) 54511 Argonne (15.4 mi) 54485 Summit Lake (15.6 mi) 54566 Wabeno (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,889
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	122.81 sq mi
Water area	9.84 sq mi
Latitude	45.5194
Longitude	-88.9230
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	51.0%	52.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	11.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,889

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$54,720

Median household income

$28,484

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

$565

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

2,490

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

111

135

5–9

125

10–14

121

15–19

111

20–24

240

25–34

221

250

35–44

231

242

45–54

223

152

55–59

140

195

60–64

179

236

65–74

217

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	858	22.1%
18 and over	3,031	77.9%
65 and over	729	18.7%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 23.6%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,832	72.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	920	23.6%
Two or more races	112	2.9%
Black or African American	17	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.3%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	52.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	11.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$54,720

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$565
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	47.0%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.6%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	11.4%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	719	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	167	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	299	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	352	22.9%
Households with children under 18	393	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	481	31.3%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	25.6%
Married	47.0%	48.9%
Separated	1.7%	1.7%
Widowed	1.6%	8.4%
Divorced	17.1%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	11.2%
Kindergarten	19	2.4%
Elementary school	373	47.5%
High school	210	26.8%
College / grad school	95	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Retail trade 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Public administration 10.1%

Construction 9.0%

Professional & management 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	207	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,658	94.1%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,879	99.7%
Born in same state	3,874	99.6%
Born in different state	3,332	85.7%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	405	10.4%
French	290	7.5%
Arab	142	3.7%
English	135	3.5%
Polish	74	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	73	1.9%
Irish	10	0.3%
Norwegian	10	0.3%
Dutch	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54520

What city is ZIP code 54520 in?

ZIP code 54520 is primarily assigned to Crandon, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54520 in?

ZIP code 54520 falls within Forest County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54520?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54520?

18% of residents in ZIP code 54520 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54520?

The median home value in ZIP code 54520 is $162,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 54520?

ZIP code 54520 has an estimated population of 3,889 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54520 in?

ZIP code 54520 observes the CST timezone.