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Ashland County
High Bridge, WI
54846
54846 ZIP Code — High Bridge, WI
Ashland County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54846 is located in
High Bridge ,
Wisconsin ,
within Ashland County .
It covers approximately 32.46 square miles and serves a population of
645 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 534/715 .
About ZIP code 54846
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,656. 52% 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 29 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 54846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
645
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
32.46 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
46.3928
Longitude
-90.7362
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
534/715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.2%
49.4%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
41.0%
32.2%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
16.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$67,656
Median household income
$136,400
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 170 26.4% 18 and over 475 73.6% 65 and over 143 22.2% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Group Count % White 592 91.2% Two or more races 48 7.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.8% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.2%
49.4%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
41.0%
32.2%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
16.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $10k–$15k 2.3% $15k–$25k 4.5% $25k–$35k 8.7% $35k–$50k 7.5% $50k–$75k 27.9% $75k–$100k 18.1% $100k–$150k 23.4% $150k–$200k 1.9% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $67,656
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $136,400 Median rent / month $775 Owner occupied 90.6% Renter occupied 9.4% Vacant 19.0% Single-family detached 83.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.5% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.6% 2000–2009 13.1% 1990–1999 11.9% 1980–1989 26.0% 1970–1979 8.9% 1960–1969 2.1% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 22.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.1% 2 bedrooms 27.8% 3 bedrooms 48.0% 4 bedrooms 16.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 13.6% 2 vehicles 41.1% 3 or more 40.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.6% Electricity 1.5% Propane / LP gas 53.6% Fuel oil 2.3% Wood 39.2% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 201 75.8% Cohabiting couple 8 3.0% Male householder, no spouse 28 10.6% Female householder, no spouse 28 10.6% Households with children under 18 71 26.8% Households with seniors (65+) 117 44.2% Average household size 2.43
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.0% 16.1% Married 76.0% 73.7% Separated 1.9% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 6.5% Divorced 7.1% 3.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 7.2% Kindergarten 12 7.2% Elementary school 102 61.1% High school 26 15.6% College / grad school 15 9.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Transportation & utilities
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Professional & management
6.2%
Public administration
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.3% Service 17.9% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 16.6% Production & transportation 20.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.8% Government 21.4% Self-employed 4.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.7% Carpool 12.8% Public transit 1.0% Walk 6.9% Work from home 4.8% Other means 3.8% Avg commute (minutes) 29.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.7% Retirement income 44.5% Supplemental Security 0.8% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 8.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 34.0% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 26.0% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 25.0% No physical activity 21.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 14.5% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.4% Visited dentist 66.1% Cholesterol screening 86.9% Teeth loss 13.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 62 13.1%
Disability % Any disability 18.6% Under 18 4.1% 18–64 years 12.7% 65 and over 49.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.0% Public insurance 44.8% No insurance 1.7% Uninsured under 19 1.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 610 94.6% 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) 645 100.0% Born in same state 635 98.4% Born in different state 497 77.1% Foreign born 10 1.6% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 48 7.4% Arab 36 5.6% Polish 35 5.4%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 9 1.4% French 5 0.8% German 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.1% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54846
What city is ZIP code 54846 in?
ZIP code 54846 is primarily assigned to High Bridge, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54846 in?
ZIP code 54846 falls within Ashland County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54846 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 54846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 54846 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54846 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 54846 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 54846 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54846?
The median home value in ZIP code 54846 is $136,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 54846 in?
ZIP code 54846 observes the CST timezone.
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