54845 ZIP Code — Hertel, WI
Burnett County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54845 is located in Hertel, Wisconsin, within Burnett County. It covers approximately 5.22 square miles and serves a population of 129 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
129
population
5.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54845 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54845
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hertel | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 129 |
| Population density | 25 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.7999 |
| Longitude | -92.1338 |
| 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 | 44.4% | 47.1% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 34.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 15.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
129
Population
25
People per sq mi
50.8
Median age
$43,125
Median household income
$24,643
Per capita income
$99,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.2%
Home ownership
36.4%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
60
Housing units
5.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
6
3
5–9
2
4
10–14
3
8
25–34
7
11
35–44
10
9
45–54
8
14
55–59
12
6
60–64
6
4
65–74
4
3
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 104 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 50.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.9%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 90.9% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 3 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.4% | 47.1% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 34.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 15.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
10.6%
$15k–$25k
14.9%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
21.3%
$50k–$75k
6.4%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 21.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $43,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
48.8%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter occupied | 12.8% |
| Vacant | 28.8% |
| Single-family detached | 72.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 18.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 37.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% |
| 3 or more | 38.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.9% |
| Electricity | 6.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.4% |
| Wood | 21.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 30 | 63.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 17.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 8.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 10.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9 | 19.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11 | 23.4% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| Married | 54.5% | 63.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 2.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
17.3%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
5.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 5.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8 | 40.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 12 | 60.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
30.8%
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Other services
15.4%
Public administration
9.6%
Agriculture & mining
7.7%
Construction
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 9.6% |
| Sales & office | 15.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 23.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 3.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
36.4%
Under 18 years
72.0%
18 and over
27.9%
Married-couple families
20.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 12.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 29.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 30.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 26.4% |
| 65 and over | 61.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 36.4% |
| Public insurance | 52.7% |
| No insurance | 14.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 116 | 89.9% |
| 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) | 129 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 129 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 58 | 45.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 19 | 14.7% |
| French | 10 | 7.8% |
| Italian | 6 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 3.1% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 1.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54845
What city is ZIP code 54845 in?
ZIP code 54845 is primarily assigned to Hertel, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54845 in?
ZIP code 54845 falls within Burnett County, Wisconsin.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54845?
36% of residents in ZIP code 54845 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 54845?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 54845 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 54845 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54845?
The median home value in ZIP code 54845 is $99,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 54845 in?
ZIP code 54845 observes the CST timezone.