54945 ZIP Code — Iola, WI

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54945 is located in Iola, Wisconsin, within Waupaca County. It covers approximately 107.17 square miles and serves a population of 3,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54945

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 $183,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,155. 41% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54945 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,401

population

107.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54945 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54945

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54945. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54962 Ogdensburg (8.2 mi) 54407 Amherst Junction (8.3 mi) 54977 Scandinavia (8.4 mi) 54486 Tigerton (10.4 mi) 54473 Rosholt (11.9 mi) 54423 Custer (12.3 mi) 54950 Marion (12.3 mi) 54949 Manawa (13.5 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (14.9 mi) 54406 Amherst (15 mi) 54427 Eland (15.9 mi) 54928 Caroline (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,401
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	107.17 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	44.5814
Longitude	-89.1490
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	40.4%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,401

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$67,155

Median household income

$37,922

Per capita income

$183,600

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,677

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

126

10–14

115

15–19

108

20–24

158

25–34

145

200

35–44

183

264

45–54

241

141

55–59

129

124

60–64

113

231

65–74

210

138

75–84

126

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	650	19.1%
18 and over	2,751	80.9%
65 and over	798	23.5%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,226	92.4%
Two or more races	137	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	90	2.6%
Asian	13	0.4%
Other race	11	0.3%
Black or African American	10	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$67,155

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,600
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.4%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	38.7%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	7.4%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	791	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	103	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	334	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	336	21.5%
Households with children under 18	375	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	581	37.1%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	17.9%
Married	53.6%	59.6%
Separated	1.5%	0.1%
Widowed	3.0%	11.6%
Divorced	10.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	6.8%
Kindergarten	18	2.6%
Elementary school	271	39.3%
High school	185	26.8%
College / grad school	169	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Retail trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 4.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.6%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,213	94.5%
Spanish	47	1.5%
Other Indo-European	44	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,373	99.2%
Born in same state	3,363	98.9%
Born in different state	2,765	81.3%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	28	0.8%
Not a US citizen	21	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	585	17.2%
Italian	287	8.4%
French	236	6.9%
Arab	223	6.6%
Dutch	103	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	1.7%
German	31	0.9%
Irish	3	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54945

What city is ZIP code 54945 in?

ZIP code 54945 is primarily assigned to Iola, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54945 in?

ZIP code 54945 falls within Waupaca County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54945 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 54945 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54945 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 54945 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54945?

The median home value in ZIP code 54945 is $183,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 54945?

ZIP code 54945 has an estimated population of 3,401 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54945 in?

ZIP code 54945 observes the CST timezone.