54844 ZIP Code — Herbster, WI

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54844 is located in Herbster, Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. It covers approximately 65.57 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 534/715.

About ZIP code 54844

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 $240,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 48% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54844 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

255

population

65.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Herbster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54827 Cornucopia (6.6 mi) 54865 Port Wing (8.4 mi) 54891 Washburn (9.2 mi) 54847 Iron River (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	255
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	65.57 sq mi
Water area	3.16 sq mi
Latitude	46.7807
Longitude	-91.2345
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	534/715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

255

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$44,296

Per capita income

$240,000

Median home value

$1,313

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

35.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	21	8.2%
18 and over	234	91.8%
65 and over	93	36.5%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	251	98.4%
Black or African American	4	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	1.5%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,000
Median rent / month	$1,313
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	72.7%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.5%
1 bedroom	16.4%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	23.3%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	58.5%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	25.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	65.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	22	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	17	13.1%
Households with children under 18	14	10.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	49.2%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	6.1%
Married	62.2%	74.8%
Separated	0.0%	4.3%
Widowed	2.4%	6.1%
Divorced	15.0%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 21.7%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 23.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 18.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	35.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	47.6%
High school	9	42.9%
College / grad school	2	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Professional & management 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Public administration 11.0%

Retail trade 9.2%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Construction 5.5%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.7%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.6%
Work from home	19.4%
Other means	7.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	45.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	10.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	252	98.8%
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)	249	97.6%
Born in same state	249	97.6%
Born in different state	122	47.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	2.4%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	17.6%
Italian	22	8.6%
English	21	8.2%
French	12	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	3.1%
Irish	6	2.4%
Dutch	5	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54844

What city is ZIP code 54844 in?

ZIP code 54844 is primarily assigned to Herbster, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54844 in?

ZIP code 54844 falls within Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54844 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 54844 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54844 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54844 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 54844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54844 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 54844 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54844 in?

ZIP code 54844 observes the CST timezone.