54425 ZIP Code — Dorchester, WI

Clark County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54425 is located in Dorchester, Wisconsin, within Clark County. It covers approximately 41.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,973 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54425

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 $157,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $59,722.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,973

population

41.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54425 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54425

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54425. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dorchester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54405 Abbotsford (2.5 mi) 54480 Stetsonville (3.4 mi) 54421 Colby (7.6 mi) 54422 Curtiss (7.6 mi) 54460 Owen (12 mi) 54488 Unity (12.5 mi) 54451 Medford (13.7 mi) 54498 Withee (14.8 mi) 54426 Edgar (15.4 mi) 54411 Athens (16.6 mi) 54479 Spencer (17.9 mi) 54484 Stratford (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,973
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	41.57 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	45.0103
Longitude	-90.3069
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	43.3%	44.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,973

Population

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$59,722

Median household income

$29,010

Per capita income

$157,300

Median home value

$752

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

583

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

122

Under 5

111

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

107

103

35–44

115

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	647	32.8%
18 and over	1,326	67.2%
65 and over	275	13.9%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Two or more races 3.6%

Other race 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,855	89.6%
Hispanic or Latino	97	4.7%
Two or more races	75	3.6%
Other race	43	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	44.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$59,722

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,300
Median rent / month	$752
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	29.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	29.9%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	12.9%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	373	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	59	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	162	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	126	17.5%
Households with children under 18	246	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	27.5%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	24.6%
Married	50.3%	56.2%
Separated	2.3%	2.2%
Widowed	2.7%	8.9%
Divorced	12.9%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.1%
Kindergarten	19	4.7%
Elementary school	231	56.8%
High school	97	23.8%
College / grad school	31	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.3%

Agriculture & mining 15.6%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Retail trade 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.9%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Professional & management 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	36.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.8%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	25.6%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.6%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	24.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,740	88.2%
Spanish	153	8.8%
Other Indo-European	87	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	66	3.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,863	94.4%
Born in same state	1,861	94.3%
Born in different state	1,606	81.4%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	110	5.6%
Not a US citizen	20	18.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	72	3.6%
Arab	60	3%
French	57	2.9%
Italian	43	2.2%
English	41	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	0.6%
German	4	0.2%
Irish	4	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54425

What city is ZIP code 54425 in?

ZIP code 54425 is primarily assigned to Dorchester, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54425 in?

ZIP code 54425 falls within Clark County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54425 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 54425 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54425?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 54425?

The median home value in ZIP code 54425 is $157,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 54425?

ZIP code 54425 has an estimated population of 1,973 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54425 in?

ZIP code 54425 observes the CST timezone.