54536 ZIP Code — Iron Belt, WI
Iron County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54536 is located in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, within Iron County. It covers approximately 41.22 square miles and serves a population of 194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
194
population
41.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54536 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54536
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Iron Belt | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 194 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.3378 |
| Longitude | -90.3473 |
| 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 | 76.4% | 54.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 12.4% | 31.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.1% | 13.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
194
Population
5
People per sq mi
47.8
Median age
$55,156
Median household income
$32,194
Per capita income
$67,000
Median home value
$725
Median monthly rent
86.7%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
155
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
4
1
5–9
1
7
10–14
5
8
15–19
6
7
20–24
5
9
25–34
6
5
35–44
3
25
45–54
19
7
55–59
5
6
60–64
5
14
65–74
10
15
75–84
11
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28 | 14.4% |
| 18 and over | 166 | 85.6% |
| 65 and over | 54 | 27.8% |
| Median age | 47.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.5%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 2.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 76.4% | 54.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 12.4% | 31.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.1% | 13.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
8.9%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
31.1%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 31.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $55,156 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.9%
$50k–$100k
39.7%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k–$300k
3.8%
$300k–$500k
2.6%
$1M+
9.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,000 |
| Median rent / month | $725 |
| Owner occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter occupied | 13.3% |
| Vacant | 46.1% |
| Single-family detached | 89.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 57.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 10.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 66.7% |
| Fuel oil | 7.8% |
| Wood | 13.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 36 | 40.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 2.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 35 | 38.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 17 | 18.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15 | 16.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 34 | 37.8% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.8% | 30.3% |
| Married | 52.1% | 47.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.4%
HS graduate
45.8%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 18 | 62.1% |
| High school | 9 | 31.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 6.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Agriculture & mining
20.2%
Transportation & utilities
13.1%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Construction
9.5%
Other services
6.0%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Retail trade
4.8%
Public administration
4.8%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.0% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 32.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 22.6% |
| Self-employed | 2.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 3.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 1.2% |
| Other means | 7.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
5.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 18 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 17.0% |
| 65 and over | 11.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 44.3% |
| Public insurance | 64.4% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 184 | 94.8% |
| 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) | 194 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 194 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 54 | 27.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 13 | 6.7% |
| French | 7 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 7 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 6 | 3.1% |
| German | 2 | 1% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.4% |
| Internet access | 68.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54536
What city is ZIP code 54536 in?
ZIP code 54536 is primarily assigned to Iron Belt, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54536 in?
ZIP code 54536 falls within Iron County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54536 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 54536 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 54536 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 54536 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 54536?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 54536 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 54536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 54536 in?
ZIP code 54536 observes the CST timezone.