54427 ZIP Code — Eland, WI

Marathon County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54427 is located in Eland, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. It covers approximately 44.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,117 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54427

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 $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,625. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 54427 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,117

population

44.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54499 Wittenberg (4.5 mi) 54440 Hatley (6.6 mi) 54473 Rosholt (10.6 mi) 54414 Birnamwood (11 mi) 54486 Tigerton (11 mi) 54471 Ringle (12.8 mi) 54476 Schofield (15.3 mi) 54945 Iola (15.9 mi) 54408 Aniwa (16.6 mi) 54423 Custer (16.9 mi) 54928 Caroline (18 mi) 54978 Tilleda (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,117
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	44.54 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	44.8013
Longitude	-89.2451
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	41.5%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,117

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$70,625

Median household income

$34,151

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

$798

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

495

Housing units

20.4%

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	268	24.0%
18 and over	849	76.0%
65 and over	212	19.0%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,071	95.1%
Two or more races	31	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.7%
Other race	4	0.4%
Black or African American	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$70,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$798
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	27.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	50.9%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.8%
Electricity	6.2%
Propane / LP gas	57.9%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	16.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	113	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	71	15.2%
Households with children under 18	139	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	166	35.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	26.9%
Married	53.6%	55.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	3.2%	8.8%
Divorced	16.7%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	7.0%
Kindergarten	19	7.4%
Elementary school	81	31.5%
High school	96	37.4%
College / grad school	43	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.2%

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Construction 6.2%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Retail trade 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Professional & management 4.1%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	30.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	25.2%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,047	93.7%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,112	99.6%
Born in same state	1,093	97.9%
Born in different state	1,009	90.3%
Foreign born	19	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	96	8.6%
Italian	57	5.1%
Arab	23	2.1%
French	21	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	1.7%
Dutch	15	1.3%
German	11	1%
Irish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54427

What city is ZIP code 54427 in?

ZIP code 54427 is primarily assigned to Eland, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54427 in?

ZIP code 54427 falls within Marathon County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54427 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 54427 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54427 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 54427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54427?

The median home value in ZIP code 54427 is $162,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 54427?

ZIP code 54427 has an estimated population of 1,117 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54427 in?

ZIP code 54427 observes the CST timezone.