54529 ZIP Code — Harshaw, WI

Oneida County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54529 is located in Harshaw, Wisconsin, within Oneida County. It covers approximately 71.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54529

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $245,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,313. 53% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,157
population
71.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54529 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Harshaw Acceptable
Harshaw Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54531 Hazelhurst (6.4 mi) 54539 Lake Tomahawk (10.3 mi) 54487 Tomahawk (10.7 mi) 54564 Tripoli (13.4 mi) 54501 Rhinelander (16.1 mi) 54548 Minocqua (16.4 mi) 54558 Saint Germain (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,157
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 085
Geography
Land area 71.34 sq mi
Water area 5.60 sq mi
Latitude 45.6652
Longitude -89.6784
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 45.0% 43.9% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.0% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.4% 5.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,157
Population
16
People per sq mi
56.4
Median age
$65,313
Median household income
$34,790
Per capita income
$245,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.6%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
1,131
Housing units
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
17
44
5–9
39
43
10–14
38
16
15–19
14
9
20–24
8
41
25–34
36
59
35–44
53
69
45–54
62
44
55–59
40
62
60–64
55
129
65–74
115
50
75–84
44
27
85+
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822119.1%
18 and over93680.9%
65 and over38933.6%
Median age56.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%
Asian 2.7%
Two or more races 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Other race 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,08892.7%
Asian322.7%
Two or more races262.2%
Hispanic or Latino171.4%
Other race60.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.3%
Black or African American20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.0% 43.9% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.0% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.4% 5.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.5%
$10k–$15k 5.4%
$15k–$25k 7.0%
$25k–$35k 3.6%
$35k–$50k 16.1%
$50k–$75k 21.9%
$75k–$100k 13.8%
$100k–$150k 16.1%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.5%
$10k–$15k5.4%
$15k–$25k7.0%
$25k–$35k3.6%
$35k–$50k16.1%
$50k–$75k21.9%
$75k–$100k13.8%
$100k–$150k16.1%
$150k–$200k8.8%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$65,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%
$50k–$100k 8.6%
$100k–$150k 7.2%
$150k–$200k 13.9%
$200k–$300k 38.0%
$300k–$500k 22.0%
$500k–$1M 6.9%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$245,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied94.6%
Renter occupied5.4%
Vacant61.7%
Single-family detached94.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.4%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.67

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20192.9%
2000–200917.1%
1990–199917.9%
1980–198922.1%
1970–197917.9%
1960–19697.8%
1950–19597.4%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier3.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.5%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms41.1%
3 bedrooms44.3%
4 bedrooms5.2%
5+ bedrooms1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.5%
1 vehicle28.5%
2 vehicles45.7%
3 or more25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.0%
Electricity4.3%
Propane / LP gas76.9%
Fuel oil1.4%
Wood12.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29165.8%
Cohabiting couple317.0%
Male householder, no spouse7015.8%
Female householder, no spouse5011.3%
Households with children under 187517.0%
Households with seniors (65+)23853.8%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.5%14.7%
Married70.8%67.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.5%4.5%
Divorced9.2%13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.9%
HS graduate 29.6%
Some college, no degree 26.7%
Associate's degree 17.0%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 6.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool146.7%
Kindergarten115.3%
Elementary school14067.3%
High school2110.1%
College / grad school2210.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.3%
Retail trade 13.3%
Manufacturing 12.2%
Other services 11.7%
Construction 11.0%
Public administration 9.6%
Professional & management 8.5%
Finance & real estate 5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%
Agriculture & mining 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 1.8%
Information 1.8%
Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.1%
Service7.8%
Sales & office21.1%
Natural resources & construction14.0%
Production & transportation19.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.9%
Government17.7%
Self-employed6.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.8%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home11.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.6

Poverty

All people 8.6%
Under 18 years 1.9%
18 and over 10.1%
Married-couple families 6.9%
Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.7%
Retirement income44.6%
Supplemental Security7.0%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP6.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.3%
High blood pressure37.2%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis29.6%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking21.6%
No physical activity20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression19.8%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.7%
Visited dentist68.3%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss11.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans12313.1%
Disability%
Any disability17.0%
Under 184.1%
18–64 years16.8%
65 and over24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.1%
Public insurance47.7%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 192.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,12196.9%
Spanish80.7%
Other Indo-European10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages70.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,12397.1%
Born in same state1,11496.3%
Born in different state85073.5%
Foreign born90.8%
Naturalized citizen342.9%
Not a US citizen926.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1149.9%
Arab605.2%
Polish544.7%
French342.9%
Irish272.3%
AncestryCount%
English221.9%
Norwegian201.7%
Dutch141.2%
German100.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.2%
Internet access86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54529

What city is ZIP code 54529 in?

ZIP code 54529 is primarily assigned to Harshaw, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54529 in?

ZIP code 54529 falls within Oneida County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54529 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 54529 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54529 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 54529 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54529 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 54529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54529 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 54529 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54529 in?

ZIP code 54529 observes the CST timezone.

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