54839 ZIP Code — Grand View, WI

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54839 is located in Grand View, Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. It covers approximately 42.80 square miles and serves a population of 327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.

About ZIP code 54839

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,500. 47% 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. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54839 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

327

population

42.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand View	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54856 Mason (4.4 mi) 54821 Cable (9.3 mi) 54832 Drummond (9.8 mi) 54517 Clam Lake (10.5 mi) 54806 Ashland (17.5 mi) 54546 Mellen (17.6 mi) 54846 High Bridge (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	327
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	42.80 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	46.3361
Longitude	-91.0961
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	54.3%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

327

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$57,500

Median household income

$27,286

Per capita income

$146,100

Median home value

$1,172

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

25.5%

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	68	20.8%
18 and over	259	79.2%
65 and over	84	25.7%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Two or more races 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	295	88.9%
Two or more races	20	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
Median income	$57,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,100
Median rent / month	$1,172
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.6%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	62.0%
Fuel oil	12.0%
Wood	16.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	16	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	35	24.6%
Households with children under 18	53	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	38.0%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	11.8%
Married	71.1%	64.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	6.6%
Divorced	8.6%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	10.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	58.2%
High school	15	22.4%
College / grad school	6	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.4%

Construction 17.9%

Professional & management 14.3%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Retail trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Public administration 1.4%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	5.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	22.6%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	309	94.5%
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)	317	96.9%
Born in same state	317	96.9%
Born in different state	209	63.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	3.1%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	51	15.6%
French	44	13.5%
Italian	21	6.4%
English	6	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	1.2%
Arab	4	1.2%
German	3	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54839

What city is ZIP code 54839 in?

ZIP code 54839 is primarily assigned to Grand View, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54839 in?

ZIP code 54839 falls within Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54839 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 54839 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54839 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54839 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 54839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54839 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54839 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54839 in?

ZIP code 54839 observes the CST timezone.