54842 ZIP Code — Hawthorne, WI

Douglas County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54842 is located in Hawthorne, Wisconsin, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 4.89 square miles and serves a population of 261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54842

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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,583. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 54842 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

261
population
4.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54842 ZIP code map
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City Status
Hawthorne Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 261
Population density 53 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 031
Geography
Land area 4.89 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 46.5174
Longitude -91.8464
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 13.3% 44.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 68.7% 32.1% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 18.1% 20.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.9% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

261
Population
53
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$94,583
Median household income
$28,516
Per capita income
$187,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.2%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
Unemployment
82
Housing units
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
26
3
5–9
2
14
10–14
10
15
15–19
11
7
25–34
6
24
35–44
19
20
45–54
15
10
55–59
7
12
60–64
10
7
65–74
6
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811443.7%
18 and over14756.3%
65 and over176.5%
Median age36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%
Two or more races 0.4%
GroupCount%
White26099.6%
Two or more races10.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 13.3% 44.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 68.7% 32.1% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 18.1% 20.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.9% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 3.9%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 10.4%
$35k–$50k 9.1%
$50k–$75k 13.0%
$75k–$100k 10.4%
$100k–$150k 28.6%
$150k–$200k 11.7%
$200k+ 9.1%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k3.9%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k10.4%
$35k–$50k9.1%
$50k–$75k13.0%
$75k–$100k10.4%
$100k–$150k28.6%
$150k–$200k11.7%
$200k+9.1%
Median income$94,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%
$50k–$100k 11.3%
$100k–$150k 5.6%
$150k–$200k 29.6%
$200k–$300k 26.8%
$300k–$500k 21.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$187,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied92.2%
Renter occupied7.8%
Vacant12.5%
Single-family detached85.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.4%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)3.55

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201922.7%
2000–20093.4%
1990–199926.1%
1980–198915.9%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19694.5%
1950–195919.3%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier8.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom11.4%
2 bedrooms14.8%
3 bedrooms53.4%
4 bedrooms6.8%
5+ bedrooms13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle14.3%
2 vehicles40.3%
3 or more45.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas35.1%
Electricity1.3%
Propane / LP gas48.1%
Fuel oil10.4%
Wood5.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4051.9%
Cohabiting couple79.1%
Male householder, no spouse1215.6%
Female householder, no spouse1823.4%
Households with children under 184051.9%
Households with seniors (65+)1722.1%
Average household size3.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.2%14.5%
Married42.3%53.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%5.3%
Divorced18.6%26.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 19.7%
Some college, no degree 18.4%
Associate's degree 35.4%
Bachelor's degree 15.0%
Graduate / professional 5.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.9%
Bachelor's or higher20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3238.1%
Kindergarten22.4%
Elementary school2428.6%
High school2631.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.4%
Retail trade 20.2%
Finance & real estate 10.6%
Construction 9.6%
Transportation & utilities 8.5%
Wholesale trade 5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%
Professional & management 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.1%
Service19.1%
Sales & office44.7%
Natural resources & construction5.3%
Production & transportation12.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.2%
Government3.2%
Self-employed9.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.3%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)49.7

Poverty

All people 13.4%
Under 18 years 21.1%
18 and over 7.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 72.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.5%
Retirement income14.3%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP14.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.4%
High blood pressure27.2%
High cholesterol31.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart disease4.6%
Stroke2.2%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis21.1%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease5.2%
Cancer5.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.0%
Binge drinking27.1%
No physical activity18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.6%
Depression21.5%
Fair or poor health10.5%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.9%
Visited dentist68.6%
Cholesterol screening88.2%
Teeth loss11.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans53.4%
Disability%
Any disability4.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.9%
65 and over17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.1%
Public insurance56.7%
No insurance2.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only20277.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)261100.0%
Born in same state25898.9%
Born in different state6926.4%
Foreign born31.1%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish9737.2%
Arab83.1%
Italian62.3%
AncestryCount%
German41.5%
Dutch41.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access29.5%
Internet access90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54842

What city is ZIP code 54842 in?

ZIP code 54842 is primarily assigned to Hawthorne, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54842 in?

ZIP code 54842 falls within Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54842 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 54842 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 54842 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 54842 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54842?

The median home value in ZIP code 54842 is $187,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 54842?

ZIP code 54842 has an estimated population of 261 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54842 in?

ZIP code 54842 observes the CST timezone.

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