54734 ZIP Code — Downing, WI

Dunn County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54734 is located in Downing, Wisconsin, within Dunn County. It covers approximately 31.36 square miles and serves a population of 743 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54734

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 $194,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54734 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

743
population
31.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54734 ZIP code map
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City Status
Downing Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 743
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 033
Geography
Land area 31.36 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 45.0888
Longitude -92.1203
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 39.3% 41.2% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.0% 33.7% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 21.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

743
Population
24
People per sq mi
46.6
Median age
$65,625
Median household income
$38,727
Per capita income
$194,600
Median home value
$1,083
Median monthly rent
87.1%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
305
Housing units
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
12
25
5–9
24
25
10–14
25
26
15–19
26
7
20–24
6
28
25–34
27
57
35–44
56
47
45–54
47
32
55–59
32
38
60–64
37
52
65–74
51
19
75–84
19
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817123.0%
18 and over57277.0%
65 and over15420.7%
Median age46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or more races 3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1%
Other race 0.9%
GroupCount%
White70591.8%
Hispanic or Latino253.3%
Two or more races233%
American Indian / Alaska Native81%
Other race70.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.3% 41.2% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.0% 33.7% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 21.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.1%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 6.6%
$25k–$35k 8.2%
$35k–$50k 13.8%
$50k–$75k 21.7%
$75k–$100k 15.4%
$100k–$150k 15.4%
$150k–$200k 10.4%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.1%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k6.6%
$25k–$35k8.2%
$35k–$50k13.8%
$50k–$75k21.7%
$75k–$100k15.4%
$100k–$150k15.4%
$150k–$200k10.4%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$65,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%
$50k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 18.8%
$150k–$200k 17.3%
$200k–$300k 32.1%
$300k–$500k 9.4%
$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$194,600
Median rent / month$1,083
Owner occupied87.1%
Renter occupied12.9%
Vacant8.1%
Single-family detached90.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.4%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.9%
2000–20098.4%
1990–19998.1%
1980–19894.6%
1970–197912.7%
1960–19694.3%
1950–19597.8%
1940–194910.7%
1939 or earlier36.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.3%
2 bedrooms26.6%
3 bedrooms39.0%
4 bedrooms21.7%
5+ bedrooms8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.1%
1 vehicle14.5%
2 vehicles39.6%
3 or more41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas24.8%
Electricity1.9%
Propane / LP gas54.1%
Fuel oil6.6%
Wood8.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17254.1%
Cohabiting couple226.9%
Male householder, no spouse7122.3%
Female householder, no spouse5316.7%
Households with children under 1810031.4%
Households with seniors (65+)11235.2%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.3%22.0%
Married56.3%55.7%
Separated0.9%0.7%
Widowed6.6%10.0%
Divorced15.0%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 4.3%
HS graduate 44.0%
Some college, no degree 19.8%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 12.3%
Graduate / professional 5.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.2%
Bachelor's or higher18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten21.3%
Elementary school9058.4%
High school5334.4%
College / grad school95.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%
Education & healthcare 13.8%
Transportation & utilities 10.4%
Professional & management 9.4%
Retail trade 9.1%
Construction 8.6%
Agriculture & mining 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%
Other services 3.9%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Information 1.8%
Public administration 1.6%
Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.8%
Service12.0%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources & construction15.1%
Production & transportation26.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.8%
Government9.6%
Self-employed7.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.9%
Carpool11.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home5.1%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)39.2

Poverty

All people 7.3%
Under 18 years 9.4%
18 and over 6.6%
Married-couple families 2.3%
Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.7%
Retirement income28.6%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP8.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.9%
High blood pressure32.5%
High cholesterol35.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis26.1%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking24.0%
No physical activity22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.8%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist68.3%
Cholesterol screening87.2%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5710.0%
Disability%
Any disability13.3%
Under 183.5%
18–64 years12.0%
65 and over27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.9%
Public insurance38.4%
No insurance6.5%
Uninsured under 1911.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only71996.8%
Spanish60.8%
Other Indo-European60.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)73498.8%
Born in same state73498.8%
Born in different state53471.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen91.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish18224.5%
Italian8211%
French496.6%
Arab445.9%
AncestryCount%
English334.4%
Dutch70.9%
Norwegian20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.8%
Internet access88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54734

What city is ZIP code 54734 in?

ZIP code 54734 is primarily assigned to Downing, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54734 in?

ZIP code 54734 falls within Dunn County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54734 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 54734 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54734 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54734 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54734 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54734 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54734?

The median home value in ZIP code 54734 is $194,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 54734 in?

ZIP code 54734 observes the CST timezone.

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