54006 ZIP Code — Cushing, WI

Polk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54006 is located in Cushing, Wisconsin, within Polk County. It covers approximately 27.44 square miles and serves a population of 791 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54006

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 $194,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,429. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 54006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

791

population

27.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cushing	Acceptable
Cushing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54024 Saint Croix Falls (4.6 mi) 55084 Taylors Falls (7.3 mi) 54824 Centuria (7.3 mi) 55012 Center City (8.9 mi) 54858 Milltown (10.6 mi) 54853 Luck (11 mi) 55074 Shafer (12.3 mi) 55056 North Branch (12.9 mi) 54840 Grantsburg (13.2 mi) 55045 Lindstrom (13.5 mi) 54009 Dresser (14.4 mi) 55032 Harris (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	791
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	27.44 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	45.5566
Longitude	-92.6726
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	45.7%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

791

Population

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$71,429

Median household income

$43,337

Per capita income

$194,900

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

356

Housing units

12.9%

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	150	19.0%
18 and over	641	81.0%
65 and over	235	29.7%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Asian 5.4%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	722	89.9%
Asian	43	5.4%
Two or more races	26	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$71,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 24.9%

$200k–$300k 22.9%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,900
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	2.3%
Propane / LP gas	81.8%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	12.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	34	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	76	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	89	25.7%
Households with children under 18	81	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	41.9%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	24.4%
Married	52.9%	46.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.4%
Divorced	25.9%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	6.1%
Kindergarten	27	23.5%
Elementary school	51	44.3%
High school	21	18.3%
College / grad school	9	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.9%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Construction 7.8%

Other services 7.8%

Information 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Retail trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	23.9%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	48.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	735	92.9%
Spanish	3	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	772	97.6%
Born in same state	772	97.6%
Born in different state	291	36.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	2.4%
Not a US citizen	15	78.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	110	13.9%
Italian	60	7.6%
Dutch	35	4.4%
English	31	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	3.5%
Arab	27	3.4%
German	6	0.8%
Irish	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54006

What city is ZIP code 54006 in?

ZIP code 54006 is primarily assigned to Cushing, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54006 in?

ZIP code 54006 falls within Polk County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54006 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 54006 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54006 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 54006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54006 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 54006 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54006?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 54006 in?

ZIP code 54006 observes the CST timezone.