54009 ZIP Code — Dresser, WI

Polk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54009 is located in Dresser, Wisconsin, within Polk County. It covers approximately 33.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,677 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54009

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 $211,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,583. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 31% 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. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54009 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,677

population

33.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dresser	Acceptable
Dresser	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54020 Osceola (5.2 mi) 55074 Shafer (6.6 mi) 54026 Star Prairie (8.6 mi) 55084 Taylors Falls (9 mi) 54824 Centuria (9.6 mi) 54024 Saint Croix Falls (9.9 mi) 54001 Amery (11.3 mi) 55012 Center City (11.4 mi) 55045 Lindstrom (11.4 mi) 54810 Balsam Lake (13 mi) 55073 Scandia (13 mi) 54858 Milltown (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,677
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	33.38 sq mi
Water area	2.18 sq mi
Latitude	45.3544
Longitude	-92.5967
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	29.5%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,677

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$84,583

Median household income

$33,566

Per capita income

$211,900

Median home value

$1,118

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

956

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

124

5–9

106

10–14

15–19

20–24

188

25–34

149

197

35–44

156

257

45–54

204

55–59

60–64

132

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	714	26.7%
18 and over	1,963	73.3%
65 and over	369	13.8%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,553	93.4%
Two or more races	102	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	57	2.1%
Black or African American	11	0.4%
Asian	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	22.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$84,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 23.0%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,900
Median rent / month	$1,118
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.0%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	43.8%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	10.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	591	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	63	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	171	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	144	14.9%
Households with children under 18	345	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	255	26.3%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	18.6%
Married	52.9%	64.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	1.9%	7.0%
Divorced	8.7%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	5.0%
Kindergarten	41	6.2%
Elementary school	341	51.9%
High school	158	24.0%
College / grad school	84	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.3%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Construction 13.3%

Retail trade 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Professional & management 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 15.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	26.5%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,506	93.6%
Spanish	11	0.4%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,653	99.1%
Born in same state	2,639	98.6%
Born in different state	1,256	46.9%
Foreign born	14	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.9%
Not a US citizen	14	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	635	23.7%
Italian	292	10.9%
French	181	6.8%
Arab	106	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	62	2.3%
German	50	1.9%
English	37	1.4%
Irish	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54009

What city is ZIP code 54009 in?

ZIP code 54009 is primarily assigned to Dresser, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54009 in?

ZIP code 54009 falls within Polk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54009 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54009 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 54009?

ZIP code 54009 has an estimated population of 2,677 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54009?

The median home value in ZIP code 54009 is $211,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54009?

The median household income in ZIP code 54009 is $84,583, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54009 in?

ZIP code 54009 observes the CST timezone.