54120 ZIP Code — Fence, WI
Florence County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54120 is located in Fence, Wisconsin, within Florence County. It covers approximately 87.28 square miles and serves a population of 182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
182
population
87.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54120 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54120
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fence | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54103 Armstrong Creek (5.2 mi)
54125 Goodman (10.6 mi)
54121 Florence (10.8 mi)
54511 Argonne (16.7 mi)
54541 Laona (16.9 mi)
54119 Dunbar (18 mi)
54542 Long Lake (18.7 mi)
49802 Kingsford (19.3 mi)
49927 Gaastra (19.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 182 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 87.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.7554 |
| Longitude | -88.4670 |
| 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 | 52.7% | 50.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.3% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 14.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
182
Population
2
People per sq mi
64.7
Median age
$49,375
Median household income
$34,382
Per capita income
$213,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.5%
Home ownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
473
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
3
1
5–9
1
6
20–24
5
4
25–34
3
1
35–44
1
9
45–54
9
8
55–59
7
18
60–64
17
25
65–74
23
18
75–84
17
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 4.9% |
| 18 and over | 173 | 95.1% |
| 65 and over | 85 | 46.7% |
| Median age | 64.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 97.8% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.7% | 50.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.3% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 14.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
35.8%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 35.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $49,375 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
26.5%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k–$300k
33.7%
$300k–$500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter occupied | 7.5% |
| Vacant | 78.0% |
| Single-family detached | 87.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 57.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.9% |
| Electricity | 0.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 57.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 38.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 72 | 67.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 1.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16 | 15.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 15.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 4.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 63 | 59.4% |
| Average household size | 1.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 14.0% | 6.3% |
| Married | 86.0% | 78.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 3.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
45.7%
Some college, no degree
14.2%
Associate's degree
22.8%
Bachelor's degree
8.0%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 50.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 50.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Manufacturing
17.9%
Agriculture & mining
10.7%
Finance & real estate
10.7%
Other services
10.7%
Retail trade
8.9%
Professional & management
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 10.7% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 19.6% |
| Self-employed | 1.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.1% |
| Carpool | 3.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
Poverty
All people
3.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.5%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 67.0% |
| Retirement income | 32.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| High blood pressure | 39.5% |
| High cholesterol | 40.5% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 9.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 11.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.8% |
| Public insurance | 54.9% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 175 | 96.2% |
| 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) | 182 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 182 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 108 | 59.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 19 | 10.4% |
| English | 14 | 7.7% |
| Polish | 13 | 7.1% |
| French | 10 | 5.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 7 | 3.8% |
| Arab | 6 | 3.3% |
| German | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 58.2% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54120
What city is ZIP code 54120 in?
ZIP code 54120 is primarily assigned to Fence, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54120 in?
ZIP code 54120 falls within Florence County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54120 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 54120 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 54120 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 54120 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 54120 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 54120 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 54120?
13% 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 54120 in?
ZIP code 54120 observes the CST timezone.