54748 ZIP Code — Jim Falls, WI

Chippewa County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54748 is located in Jim Falls, Wisconsin, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 40.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,325 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54748

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 $192,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,150. 38% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54748 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,325

population

40.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54748 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jim Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54732 Cornell (5.2 mi) 54727 Cadott (9.4 mi) 54724 Bloomer (10.4 mi) 54729 Chippewa Falls (10.9 mi) 54774 Chippewa Falls (11 mi) 54726 Boyd (14.2 mi) 54745 Holcombe (15.2 mi) 54757 New Auburn (17.4 mi) 54703 Eau Claire (19.3 mi) 54720 Altoona (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,325
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	40.16 sq mi
Water area	1.77 sq mi
Latitude	45.0717
Longitude	-91.2736
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	66.2%	41.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	32.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	21.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,325

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$72,150

Median household income

$36,026

Per capita income

$192,500

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

513

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

151

65–74

151

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	226	17.1%
18 and over	1,099	82.9%
65 and over	342	25.8%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Asian 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,289	97.2%
Asian	35	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	41.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	32.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	21.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
Median income	$72,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 37.5%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,500
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	1.8%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	44.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	40.4%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	422	71.4%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	80	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	77	13.0%
Households with children under 18	153	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	219	37.1%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	12.0%
Married	76.1%	71.5%
Separated	5.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	9.7%
Divorced	3.1%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 22.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	12.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	79	36.7%
High school	100	46.5%
College / grad school	9	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Retail trade 14.5%

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Information 2.9%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	25.2%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	12.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.6%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,258	94.9%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,279	96.5%
Born in same state	1,275	96.2%
Born in different state	1,094	82.6%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	46	3.5%
Not a US citizen	46	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	182	13.7%
Italian	107	8.1%
French	103	7.8%
German	82	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	4.3%
Dutch	14	1.1%
English	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54748

What city is ZIP code 54748 in?

ZIP code 54748 is primarily assigned to Jim Falls, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54748 in?

ZIP code 54748 falls within Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54748 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 54748 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54748 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54748 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54748 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54748 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54748 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54748 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54748 in?

ZIP code 54748 observes the CST timezone.