54835 ZIP Code — Exeland, WI

Sawyer County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54835 is located in Exeland, Wisconsin, within Sawyer County. It covers approximately 146.02 square miles and serves a population of 903 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54835

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 $156,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,625. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% 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 54835 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

903

population

146.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54835 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54835

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Exeland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54867 Radisson (5.8 mi) 54828 Couderay (9.6 mi) 54848 Ladysmith (14.7 mi) 54817 Birchwood (15 mi) 54876 Stone Lake (15.8 mi) 54819 Bruce (15.8 mi) 54896 Winter (18.1 mi) 54563 Tony (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	903
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	146.02 sq mi
Water area	1.96 sq mi
Latitude	45.6912
Longitude	-91.2346
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	59.4%	48.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

903

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

$50,625

Median household income

$30,340

Per capita income

$156,300

Median home value

$537

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

658

Housing units

11.9%

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	121	13.4%
18 and over	782	86.6%
65 and over	253	28.0%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	806	88.7%
Two or more races	64	7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.7%
Asian	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	48.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$50,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 25.1%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,300
Median rent / month	$537
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	40.3%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	39.7%
3 bedrooms	30.5%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	1.1%
Propane / LP gas	70.5%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	23.2%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	239	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	31	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	109	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	65	14.6%
Households with children under 18	85	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	41.2%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	24.5%
Married	54.3%	60.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.0%	7.8%
Divorced	13.7%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.1%
Kindergarten	1	0.7%
Elementary school	32	22.1%
High school	70	48.3%
College / grad school	39	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Manufacturing 20.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Retail trade 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Construction 5.1%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 2.0%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	29.2%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	29.2%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	881	97.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	897	99.3%
Born in same state	857	94.9%
Born in different state	633	70.1%
Foreign born	40	4.4%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.7%
Not a US citizen	4	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	124	13.7%
French	58	6.4%
Polish	46	5.1%
Arab	44	4.9%
Irish	15	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	1.6%
English	13	1.4%
German	10	1.1%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.2%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54835

What city is ZIP code 54835 in?

ZIP code 54835 is primarily assigned to Exeland, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54835 in?

ZIP code 54835 falls within Sawyer County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54835 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 54835 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54835 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 54835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54835?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54835 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 54835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 54835 in?

ZIP code 54835 observes the CST timezone.