54440 ZIP Code — Hatley, WI

Marathon County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54440 is located in Hatley, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. It covers approximately 82.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,699 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54440

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 $194,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,816. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54440 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,699
population
82.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54440 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54440

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54440. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Hatley Acceptable
Hatley Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54427 Eland (6.6 mi) 54471 Ringle (8.5 mi) 54476 Schofield (9.1 mi) 54473 Rosholt (10.1 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (11 mi) 54474 Rothschild (12.7 mi) 54414 Birnamwood (14 mi) 54403 Wausau (15.4 mi) 54408 Aniwa (15.7 mi) 54423 Custer (16.1 mi) 54486 Tigerton (17.3 mi) 54455 Mosinee (17.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,699
Population density 33 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 82.57 sq mi
Water area 1.02 sq mi
Latitude 44.8159
Longitude -89.3776
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 33.9% 39.2% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 41.9% 36.4% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 20.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.7% 4.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,699
Population
33
People per sq mi
44.9
Median age
$78,816
Median household income
$36,571
Per capita income
$194,300
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
89.1%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,101
Housing units
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
77
Under 5
73
88
5–9
82
57
10–14
54
88
15–19
82
90
20–24
84
112
25–34
106
187
35–44
175
182
45–54
171
128
55–59
120
98
60–64
93
191
65–74
179
67
75–84
63
27
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1854720.3%
18 and over2,15279.7%
65 and over55220.5%
Median age44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%
Two or more races 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
Black or African American 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,52989.5%
Two or more races1364.8%
Hispanic or Latino1274.5%
Asian200.7%
Black or African American70.2%
Other race70.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.9% 39.2% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 41.9% 36.4% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 20.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.7% 4.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.4%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 4.1%
$25k–$35k 9.2%
$35k–$50k 11.1%
$50k–$75k 15.6%
$75k–$100k 18.4%
$100k–$150k 22.5%
$150k–$200k 8.9%
$200k+ 3.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.4%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k4.1%
$25k–$35k9.2%
$35k–$50k11.1%
$50k–$75k15.6%
$75k–$100k18.4%
$100k–$150k22.5%
$150k–$200k8.9%
$200k+3.3%
Median income$78,816

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%
$50k–$100k 4.8%
$100k–$150k 19.3%
$150k–$200k 23.5%
$200k–$300k 30.4%
$300k–$500k 11.8%
$500k–$1M 3.1%
$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$194,300
Median rent / month$775
Owner occupied89.1%
Renter occupied10.9%
Vacant10.5%
Single-family detached93.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.9%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20194.4%
2000–200916.1%
1990–199915.0%
1980–198911.1%
1970–197919.5%
1960–19695.5%
1950–19596.7%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier15.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom2.7%
2 bedrooms20.3%
3 bedrooms54.0%
4 bedrooms14.2%
5+ bedrooms8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.4%
1 vehicle16.1%
2 vehicles42.9%
3 or more38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas33.2%
Electricity5.4%
Propane / LP gas41.5%
Fuel oil5.6%
Wood12.9%
No fuel used1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family68262.5%
Cohabiting couple736.7%
Male householder, no spouse21920.1%
Female householder, no spouse11810.8%
Households with children under 1827725.4%
Households with seniors (65+)35632.6%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.4%21.1%
Married60.4%66.2%
Separated0.6%0.2%
Widowed4.5%5.1%
Divorced7.1%7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 44.1%
Some college, no degree 16.5%
Associate's degree 11.7%
Bachelor's degree 11.7%
Graduate / professional 3.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.4%
Bachelor's or higher15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5210.7%
Kindergarten255.1%
Elementary school20742.5%
High school14129.0%
College / grad school6212.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.0%
Education & healthcare 18.6%
Construction 10.3%
Retail trade 9.6%
Finance & real estate 6.1%
Professional & management 6.0%
Agriculture & mining 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%
Other services 4.3%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Public administration 1.4%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.4%
Service15.1%
Sales & office15.0%
Natural resources & construction17.0%
Production & transportation25.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.8%
Government8.6%
Self-employed6.4%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.3%
Carpool10.1%
Public transit0.1%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.7%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)30.0

Poverty

All people 10.6%
Under 18 years 13.9%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 7.2%
Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.1%
Retirement income29.1%
Supplemental Security2.5%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP6.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure30.8%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis24.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.4%
Binge drinking25.8%
No physical activity22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression19.7%
Fair or poor health13.1%
Poor mental health13.8%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.8%
Visited dentist67.4%
Cholesterol screening86.5%
Teeth loss13.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1788.3%
Disability%
Any disability10.1%
Under 182.6%
18–64 years7.4%
65 and over25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.1%
Public insurance32.2%
No insurance4.5%
Uninsured under 194.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,54994.4%
Spanish863.4%
Other Indo-European451.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander160.6%
Other languages251.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,61997.0%
Born in same state2,61997.0%
Born in different state2,38888.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen803.0%
Not a US citizen2430.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1264.7%
Polish1184.4%
French1164.3%
Arab562.1%
English421.6%
AncestryCount%
German150.6%
Norwegian140.5%
Irish110.4%
Dutch70.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.5%
Internet access89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54440

What city is ZIP code 54440 in?

ZIP code 54440 is primarily assigned to Hatley, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54440 in?

ZIP code 54440 falls within Marathon County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54440 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54440 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54440 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 54440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54440?

The median home value in ZIP code 54440 is $194,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 54440?

ZIP code 54440 has an estimated population of 2,699 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54440 in?

ZIP code 54440 observes the CST timezone.

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