54740 ZIP Code — Elmwood, WI

Pierce County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54740 is located in Elmwood, Wisconsin, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 83.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,927 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54740

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 $192,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,697. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54740 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,927

population

83.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elmwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54767 Spring Valley (7.5 mi) 54737 Eau Galle (9 mi) 54761 Plum City (9.2 mi) 54721 Arkansaw (10.5 mi) 54750 Maiden Rock (10.7 mi) 54751 Menomonie (12.4 mi) 54027 Wilson (12.5 mi) 54749 Knapp (13.6 mi) 54003 Beldenville (13.8 mi) 54028 Woodville (14.4 mi) 54723 Bay City (15.3 mi) 54011 Ellsworth (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,927
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	83.38 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	44.7517
Longitude	-92.1639
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	38.0%	29.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	29.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	6.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,927

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$73,697

Median household income

$36,657

Per capita income

$192,900

Median home value

$955

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

702

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

113

35–44

117

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	428	22.2%
18 and over	1,499	77.8%
65 and over	389	20.2%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,858	94.4%
Two or more races	49	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	42	2.1%
Other race	14	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	29.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	29.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	6.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$73,697

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 26.9%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 18.6%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,900
Median rent / month	$955
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	35.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.9%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	14.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	390	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	74	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	179	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	130	16.8%
Households with children under 18	191	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	239	30.9%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	16.9%
Married	52.3%	59.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	11.7%
Divorced	13.5%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	8.1%
Kindergarten	20	6.0%
Elementary school	134	40.0%
High school	108	32.2%
College / grad school	46	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Construction 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Retail trade 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	24.3%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.1%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,753	91.0%
Spanish	10	0.6%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,919	99.6%
Born in same state	1,914	99.3%
Born in different state	1,292	67.0%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	248	12.9%
Italian	240	12.5%
French	89	4.6%
Arab	83	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	20	1%
English	19	1%
Norwegian	3	0.2%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54740

What city is ZIP code 54740 in?

ZIP code 54740 is primarily assigned to Elmwood, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54740 in?

ZIP code 54740 falls within Pierce County, Wisconsin.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54740?

The median home value in ZIP code 54740 is $192,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 54740?

ZIP code 54740 has an estimated population of 1,927 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54740?

The median household income in ZIP code 54740 is $73,697, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54740 in?

ZIP code 54740 observes the CST timezone.