54428 ZIP Code — Elcho, WI

Langlade County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54428 is located in Elcho, Wisconsin, within Langlade County. It covers approximately 70.05 square miles and serves a population of 982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54428

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,476. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54428 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

982
population
70.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54428 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54428

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54428. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Elcho Acceptable
Elcho Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54485 Summit Lake (2.9 mi) 54463 Pelican Lake (4.9 mi) 54424 Deerbrook (10.1 mi) 54520 Crandon (13.7 mi) 54465 Pickerel (14 mi) 54435 Gleason (14.1 mi) 54501 Rhinelander (18.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 982
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 067
Geography
Land area 70.05 sq mi
Water area 3.96 sq mi
Latitude 45.4294
Longitude -89.1755
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 52.1% 48.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.9% 34.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 12.4% 14.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 2.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

982
Population
14
People per sq mi
61.6
Median age
$47,476
Median household income
$31,063
Per capita income
$141,700
Median home value
$445
Median monthly rent
84.8%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
1,121
Housing units
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
11
12
5–9
12
18
10–14
20
42
15–19
44
9
20–24
10
14
25–34
15
48
35–44
51
35
45–54
37
36
55–59
38
55
60–64
58
143
65–74
151
51
75–84
53
4
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813513.7%
18 and over84786.3%
65 and over40741.4%
Median age61.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%
Asian 0.8%
GroupCount%
White97499.2%
Asian80.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.1% 48.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.9% 34.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 12.4% 14.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 2.0% 5.2%
Under $10k 5.7%
$10k–$15k 0.9%
$15k–$25k 12.7%
$25k–$35k 7.5%
$35k–$50k 26.6%
$50k–$75k 18.7%
$75k–$100k 11.2%
$100k–$150k 11.0%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.7%
$10k–$15k0.9%
$15k–$25k12.7%
$25k–$35k7.5%
$35k–$50k26.6%
$50k–$75k18.7%
$75k–$100k11.2%
$100k–$150k11.0%
$150k–$200k5.1%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$47,476

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%
$50k–$100k 29.5%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 15.3%
$200k–$300k 15.3%
$300k–$500k 14.8%
$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$141,700
Median rent / month$445
Owner occupied84.8%
Renter occupied15.2%
Vacant61.8%
Single-family detached87.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.6%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.27

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20196.1%
2000–200913.2%
1990–19998.5%
1980–198914.3%
1970–197916.1%
1960–19699.7%
1950–195911.6%
1940–194910.7%
1939 or earlier9.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.8%
1 bedroom8.7%
2 bedrooms38.7%
3 bedrooms41.7%
4 bedrooms7.3%
5+ bedrooms1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.0%
1 vehicle29.2%
2 vehicles38.2%
3 or more30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas55.4%
Electricity8.1%
Propane / LP gas23.5%
Fuel oil0.7%
Wood10.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28161.8%
Cohabiting couple30.7%
Male householder, no spouse9520.9%
Female householder, no spouse7616.7%
Households with children under 185712.5%
Households with seniors (65+)26057.1%
Average household size2.16

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.2%14.1%
Married59.4%69.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.8%10.8%
Divorced9.6%5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 4.3%
HS graduate 51.8%
Some college, no degree 18.5%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 9.1%
Graduate / professional 5.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.3%
Bachelor's or higher14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school7947.6%
High school6740.4%
College / grad school2012.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.4%
Manufacturing 18.2%
Construction 12.8%
Education & healthcare 10.3%
Retail trade 9.0%
Transportation & utilities 6.0%
Professional & management 5.2%
Other services 4.6%
Finance & real estate 4.1%
Agriculture & mining 3.0%
Public administration 1.6%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.5%
Service14.9%
Sales & office34.2%
Natural resources & construction15.8%
Production & transportation10.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.8%
Government14.1%
Self-employed4.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.5%
Carpool3.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.5%
Work from home6.1%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)22.2

Poverty

All people 16.0%
Under 18 years 45.9%
18 and over 11.2%
Married-couple families 8.2%
Female-led households 37.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security63.7%
Retirement income34.5%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP15.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure40.8%
High cholesterol40.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis32.7%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer9.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.6%
Binge drinking21.1%
No physical activity24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression19.0%
Fair or poor health15.0%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.0%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss13.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans688.0%
Disability%
Any disability18.8%
Under 183.0%
18–64 years16.4%
65 and over26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.6%
Public insurance61.4%
No insurance3.1%
Uninsured under 191.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only96197.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)96798.5%
Born in same state96798.5%
Born in different state83685.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen151.5%
Not a US citizen1493.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13113.3%
Arab9810%
French545.5%
Polish151.5%
AncestryCount%
English141.4%
German30.3%
Dutch30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.3%
Internet access91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54428

What city is ZIP code 54428 in?

ZIP code 54428 is primarily assigned to Elcho, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54428 in?

ZIP code 54428 falls within Langlade County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54428 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 54428 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54428 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 54428 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54428 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54428 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54428?

14% 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 54428 in?

ZIP code 54428 observes the CST timezone.

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