54530 ZIP Code — Hawkins, WI

Rusk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54530 is located in Hawkins, Wisconsin, within Rusk County. It covers approximately 117.23 square miles and serves a population of 715 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54530

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,179. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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 54530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

715

population

117.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hawkins	Acceptable
Hawkins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54537 Kennan (7 mi) 54526 Glen Flora (7.5 mi) 54515 Catawba (11.2 mi) 54563 Tony (13.4 mi) 54766 Sheldon (18.2 mi) 54848 Ladysmith (18.2 mi) 54896 Winter (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	715
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	117.23 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	45.5682
Longitude	-90.7299
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	64.4%	51.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	33.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	13.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

715

Population

People per sq mi

54.2

Median age

$45,179

Median household income

$26,967

Per capita income

$102,700

Median home value

$333

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

547

Housing units

8.3%

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	125	17.5%
18 and over	590	82.5%
65 and over	232	32.4%
Median age	54.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	702	97.8%
Two or more races	8	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.4%
Asian	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.4%	51.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	33.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	13.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
Median income	$45,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,700
Median rent / month	$333
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	41.6%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	14.7%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	65.9%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	16.0%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	24	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	85	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	92	27.3%
Households with children under 18	50	14.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	47.5%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	26.0%
Married	50.0%	42.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	3.1%	14.4%
Divorced	21.2%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	6.8%
Kindergarten	11	10.7%
Elementary school	57	55.3%
High school	17	16.5%
College / grad school	11	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.6%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	36.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.5%
Retirement income	41.5%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	23.2%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	54.4%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	672	94.0%
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)	711	99.4%
Born in same state	709	99.2%
Born in different state	574	80.3%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.6%
Not a US citizen	1	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	84	11.7%
French	59	8.3%
Polish	57	8%
English	19	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	2.4%
German	14	2%
Dutch	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54530

What city is ZIP code 54530 in?

ZIP code 54530 is primarily assigned to Hawkins, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54530 in?

ZIP code 54530 falls within Rusk County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54530 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 54530 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54530 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 54530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54530 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54530 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54530?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 54530 in?

ZIP code 54530 observes the CST timezone.