54442 ZIP Code — Irma, WI

Lincoln County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54442 is located in Irma, Wisconsin, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 75.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54442

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 $225,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54442 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,584

population

75.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Irma	Acceptable
Irma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54435 Gleason (8.7 mi) 54487 Tomahawk (10.7 mi) 54452 Merrill (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,584
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	75.54 sq mi
Water area	1.15 sq mi
Latitude	45.3747
Longitude	-89.6315
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	40.9%	41.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,584

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$35,707

Per capita income

$225,700

Median home value

$931

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

693

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

133

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

102

60–64

126

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	21.1%
18 and over	1,250	78.9%
65 and over	445	28.1%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 3.4%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,359	79.8%
Hispanic or Latino	119	7%
Other race	86	5%
Two or more races	77	4.5%
Black or African American	58	3.4%
Asian	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	41.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 23.5%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	23.5%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,700
Median rent / month	$931
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	24.7%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	36.6%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	76.6%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	13.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	66	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	128	21.8%
Households with children under 18	119	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	278	47.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.1%	15.3%
Married	52.1%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.3%
Divorced	10.8%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	6.1%
Kindergarten	7	2.0%
Elementary school	133	38.6%
High school	124	35.9%
College / grad school	60	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 14.5%

Retail trade 12.2%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Construction 6.8%

Public administration 4.9%

Professional & management 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	43.2%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,531	96.7%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,577	99.6%
Born in same state	1,575	99.4%
Born in different state	1,268	80.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	117	7.4%
Arab	95	6%
Polish	89	5.6%
French	64	4%
English	47	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	0.6%
German	5	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.1%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54442

What city is ZIP code 54442 in?

ZIP code 54442 is primarily assigned to Irma, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54442 in?

ZIP code 54442 falls within Lincoln County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54442 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 54442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54442 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 54442 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54442 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 54442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 54442?

ZIP code 54442 has an estimated population of 1,584 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54442 in?

ZIP code 54442 observes the CST timezone.