54838 ZIP Code — Gordon, WI

Douglas County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54838 is located in Gordon, Wisconsin, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 240.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.

About ZIP code 54838

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 $211,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,750. 58% 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. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 54838 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,223

population

240.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gordon	Acceptable
Gordon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54873 Solon Springs (5.4 mi) 54859 Minong (9.1 mi) 54849 Lake Nebagamon (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,223
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	240.99 sq mi
Water area	14.74 sq mi
Latitude	46.2658
Longitude	-91.8007
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715/534

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	44.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,223

Population

People per sq mi

60.6

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$39,424

Per capita income

$211,800

Median home value

$920

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,669

Housing units

30.6%

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

154

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	123	10.1%
18 and over	1,100	89.9%
65 and over	485	39.7%
Median age	60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Two or more races 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Black or African American 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,110	90.2%
Two or more races	63	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	2%
Black or African American	22	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.6%
Asian	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	44.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,800
Median rent / month	$920
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	70.3%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	43.5%
3 bedrooms	27.1%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	69.8%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	10.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	310	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	43	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	110	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	44	8.7%
Households with children under 18	71	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	283	55.8%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	14.6%
Married	51.4%	71.1%
Separated	0.6%	0.2%
Widowed	3.1%	6.7%
Divorced	20.0%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	30.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	67	53.6%
High school	39	31.2%
College / grad school	12	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Public administration 10.5%

Construction 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Professional & management 8.1%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.6%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.6

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 73.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.6%
Retirement income	46.4%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,208	98.8%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,216	99.4%
Born in same state	1,212	99.1%
Born in different state	659	53.9%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.6%
Not a US citizen	5	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	189	15.5%
Polish	145	11.9%
French	110	9%
Arab	50	4.1%
Dutch	24	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	1.5%
Norwegian	12	1%
Irish	7	0.6%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54838

What city is ZIP code 54838 in?

ZIP code 54838 is primarily assigned to Gordon, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54838 in?

ZIP code 54838 falls within Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54838 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 54838 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54838 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 54838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54838 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 54838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54838 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54838 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54838 in?

ZIP code 54838 observes the CST timezone.