54527 ZIP Code — Glidden, WI

Ashland County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54527 is located in Glidden, Wisconsin, within Ashland County. It covers approximately 201.27 square miles and serves a population of 889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54527

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 $111,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,750. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 54527 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

889

population

201.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glidden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54514 Butternut (9.1 mi) 54546 Mellen (9.2 mi) 54517 Clam Lake (13.3 mi) 54846 High Bridge (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	889
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	201.27 sq mi
Water area	1.18 sq mi
Latitude	46.1545
Longitude	-90.6754
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	56.9%	49.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

889

Population

People per sq mi

57.1

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$29,469

Per capita income

$111,400

Median home value

$544

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

867

Housing units

17.8%

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	141	15.9%
18 and over	748	84.1%
65 and over	253	28.5%
Median age	57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Black or African American 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	826	92.2%
Black or African American	24	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	2.6%
Two or more races	10	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.8%
Asian	3	0.3%
Other race	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	49.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,400
Median rent / month	$544
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	52.6%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.5%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	42.6%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	24.5%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	198	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	95	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	132	29.7%
Households with children under 18	75	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	208	46.8%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	24.1%
Married	54.1%	48.0%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	7.7%	22.7%
Divorced	14.0%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.1%
Kindergarten	6	4.3%
Elementary school	51	36.2%
High school	71	50.4%
College / grad school	10	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Construction 12.4%

Retail trade 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Other services 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Information 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	14.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.4%
Retirement income	40.8%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	22.9%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	859	96.6%
Spanish	28	3.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	2.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	860	96.7%
Born in same state	859	96.6%
Born in different state	657	73.9%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	29	3.3%
Not a US citizen	24	82.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	109	12.3%
Italian	87	9.8%
Arab	35	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	3.4%
French	16	1.8%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54527

What city is ZIP code 54527 in?

ZIP code 54527 is primarily assigned to Glidden, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54527 in?

ZIP code 54527 falls within Ashland County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54527 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 54527 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54527 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 54527 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54527 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54527?

The median home value in ZIP code 54527 is $111,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 54527 in?

ZIP code 54527 observes the CST timezone.