54524 ZIP Code — Fifield, WI

Price County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54524 is located in Fifield, Wisconsin, within Price County. It covers approximately 58.47 square miles and serves a population of 698 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54524

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 $153,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $42,321. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54524 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

698

population

58.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fifield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54555 Phillips (7.3 mi) 54552 Park Falls (8.2 mi) 54514 Butternut (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	698
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	58.47 sq mi
Water area	1.27 sq mi
Latitude	45.8444
Longitude	-90.4037
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	50.3%	50.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	34.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	13.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

698

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$42,321

Median household income

$28,444

Per capita income

$153,600

Median home value

$497

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

458

Housing units

16.1%

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	130	18.6%
18 and over	568	81.4%
65 and over	196	28.1%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	689	98.4%
Two or more races	9	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	50.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	34.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	13.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 24.1%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	24.1%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$42,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.6%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,600
Median rent / month	$497
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	38.0%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	42.6%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.5%
Electricity	6.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	29	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	61	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	117	32.8%
Households with children under 18	92	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	165	46.2%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	22.3%
Married	49.6%	47.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	17.1%
Divorced	28.7%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.7%
Kindergarten	11	10.3%
Elementary school	40	37.4%
High school	40	37.4%
College / grad school	11	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.6%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Retail trade 6.7%

Other services 5.8%

Public administration 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Professional & management 4.6%

Construction 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	28.5%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	29.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.3%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 40.0%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	40.3%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	654	93.7%
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)	683	97.9%
Born in same state	680	97.4%
Born in different state	518	74.2%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	15	2.1%
Not a US citizen	6	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	70	10%
Italian	44	6.3%
French	37	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	1.4%
German	7	1%
Arab	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.1%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54524

What city is ZIP code 54524 in?

ZIP code 54524 is primarily assigned to Fifield, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54524 in?

ZIP code 54524 falls within Price County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54524 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 54524 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54524 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 54524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54524?

16% of residents in ZIP code 54524 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54524 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54524 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54524 in?

ZIP code 54524 observes the CST timezone.