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Jackson County
Hixton, WI
54635
54635 ZIP Code — Hixton, WI
Jackson County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54635 is located in
Hixton ,
Wisconsin ,
within Jackson County .
It covers approximately 79.91 square miles and serves a population of
1,735 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715 .
About ZIP code 54635
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 $173,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $73,281. 35% 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 18% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 54635 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,735
Population density
22 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
79.91 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
44.4124
Longitude
-91.0441
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.0%
45.8%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
40.1%
34.5%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
19.0%
16.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
4.9%
2.8%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$73,281
Median household income
$173,900
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 283 16.3% 18 and over 1,452 83.7% 65 and over 332 19.1% Median age 50.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,671 96.3% Asian 40 2.3% Two or more races 11 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 10 0.6% Black or African American 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.0%
45.8%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
40.1%
34.5%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
19.0%
16.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
4.9%
2.8%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.4% $10k–$15k 1.2% $15k–$25k 9.1% $25k–$35k 10.0% $35k–$50k 8.3% $50k–$75k 18.8% $75k–$100k 13.6% $100k–$150k 17.9% $150k–$200k 6.0% $200k+ 11.7% Median income $73,281
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $173,900 Median rent / month $875 Owner occupied 86.4% Renter occupied 13.6% Vacant 25.9% Single-family detached 84.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.5% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 16.6% 1990–1999 12.6% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 12.6% 1960–1969 5.0% 1950–1959 4.7% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 32.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 6.7% 2 bedrooms 23.1% 3 bedrooms 43.7% 4 bedrooms 21.0% 5+ bedrooms 4.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 19.0% 2 vehicles 32.7% 3 or more 46.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 26.7% Electricity 5.4% Propane / LP gas 51.6% Fuel oil 3.9% Wood 10.5% No fuel used 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 428 65.9% Cohabiting couple 33 5.1% Male householder, no spouse 65 10.0% Female householder, no spouse 123 19.0% Households with children under 18 159 24.5% Households with seniors (65+) 214 33.0% Average household size 2.65
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.4% 17.5% Married 60.2% 64.0% Separated 0.6% 1.1% Widowed 0.9% 6.2% Divorced 6.9% 11.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.2%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.2% Bachelor's or higher 17.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 26 10.1% Kindergarten 6 2.3% Elementary school 107 41.5% High school 80 31.0% College / grad school 39 15.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Agriculture & mining
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Professional & management
5.6%
Public administration
4.3%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.4% Service 19.9% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 14.2% Production & transportation 20.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.1% Government 13.3% Self-employed 9.0% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.5% Carpool 9.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.9% Work from home 8.7% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
6.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.1% Retirement income 37.3% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 3.1% Food stamps / SNAP 13.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 22.6% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 14.7% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.5% Visited dentist 64.1% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 127 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 11.6% Under 18 2.1% 18–64 years 10.7% 65 and over 22.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.0% Public insurance 39.3% No insurance 5.2% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,644 94.8% Spanish 2 0.1% Other Indo-European 1 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,727 99.5% Born in same state 1,725 99.4% Born in different state 1,228 70.8% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 8 0.5% Not a US citizen 4 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 469 27% Italian 145 8.4% Arab 86 5% French 66 3.8%
Ancestry Count % English 19 1.1% German 9 0.5% Dutch 9 0.5% Irish 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 89.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54635
What city is ZIP code 54635 in?
ZIP code 54635 is primarily assigned to Hixton, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54635 in?
ZIP code 54635 falls within Jackson County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 54635 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 54635 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 54635 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 54635 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54635?
The median home value in ZIP code 54635 is $173,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 54635?
ZIP code 54635 has an estimated population of 1,735 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 54635 in?
ZIP code 54635 observes the CST timezone.
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