54082 ZIP Code — Houlton, WI

Saint Croix County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54082 is located in Houlton, Wisconsin, within Saint Croix County. It covers approximately 12.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,805 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54082

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $443,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($127,422) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 54082 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,805

population

12.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54082 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54082

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54082. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houlton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,805
Population density	146 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	12.39 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	45.0745
Longitude	-92.7519
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	11.0%	26.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	33.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	41.4%	33.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	12.4%	7.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,805

Population

146

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$127,422

Median household income

$66,646

Per capita income

$443,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

748

Housing units

62.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

126

15–19

133

20–24

100

25–34

105

35–44

174

45–54

182

114

55–59

120

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	336	18.6%
18 and over	1,469	81.4%
65 and over	342	18.9%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,734	94%
Two or more races	71	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	39	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.0%	26.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	33.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	41.4%	33.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	12.4%	7.5%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 1.6%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k+ 17.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	1.6%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	29.9%
$150k–$200k	24.5%
$200k+	17.1%
Median income	$127,422

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 42.1%

$500k–$1M 30.3%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$443,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	41.0%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	2.3%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	38.0%
5+ bedrooms	17.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	47.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.1%
Electricity	1.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	10.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	422	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	45	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	81	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	199	26.6%
Households with children under 18	226	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	29.6%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	22.6%
Married	58.4%	52.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	14.9%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 12.7%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 37.7%

Graduate / professional 25.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	62.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	125	28.5%
High school	254	57.9%
College / grad school	60	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.9%

Education & healthcare 12.5%

Other services 11.5%

Retail trade 9.7%

Professional & management 9.7%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	4.9%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	25.6%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.6%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.6%
Public insurance	23.4%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,733	96.0%
Spanish	10	0.6%
Other Indo-European	10	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,797	99.6%
Born in same state	1,783	98.8%
Born in different state	537	29.8%
Foreign born	14	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	446	24.7%
Italian	392	21.7%
German	250	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	139	7.7%
English	20	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54082

What city is ZIP code 54082 in?

ZIP code 54082 is primarily assigned to Houlton, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54082 in?

ZIP code 54082 falls within Saint Croix County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54082?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 54082 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 54082 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54082?

The median household income in ZIP code 54082 is $127,422, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54082?

The median home value in ZIP code 54082 is $443,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 54082 in?

ZIP code 54082 observes the CST timezone.