54443 ZIP Code — Junction City, WI

Portage County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54443 is located in Junction City, Wisconsin, within Portage County. It covers approximately 89.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,140 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54443

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,423. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54443 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,140

population

89.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Junction City	Acceptable
Junction City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54454 Milladore (7.7 mi) 54475 Rudolph (8.8 mi) 54481 Stevens Point (9.5 mi) 54492 Stevens Point (10.1 mi) 54455 Mosinee (11.4 mi) 54412 Auburndale (13.3 mi) 54482 Stevens Point (13.5 mi) 54410 Arpin (13.6 mi) 54489 Vesper (15.7 mi) 54467 Plover (16.2 mi) 54495 Wisconsin Rapids (17 mi) 54423 Custer (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,140
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	89.46 sq mi
Water area	3.44 sq mi
Latitude	44.6002
Longitude	-89.7498
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	28.9%	40.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	33.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,140

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$99,423

Median household income

$43,204

Per capita income

$258,500

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

979

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

103

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

142

35–44

119

45–54

109

55–59

100

60–64

130

65–74

109

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	551	25.7%
18 and over	1,589	74.3%
65 and over	440	20.6%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,980	90.6%
Two or more races	92	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	45	2.1%
Asian	36	1.6%
Other race	14	0.6%
Black or African American	11	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.9%	40.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	33.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	20.9%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$99,423

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,500
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.8%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	39.7%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	15.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	609	71.0%
Cohabiting couple	88	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	88	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	73	8.5%
Households with children under 18	247	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	310	36.1%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	18.5%
Married	69.9%	71.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	6.4%
Divorced	8.7%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	5.2%
Kindergarten	31	6.0%
Elementary school	306	59.3%
High school	91	17.6%
College / grad school	61	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.5%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Construction 13.2%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Retail trade 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Other services 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 10.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	25.7%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,032	95.0%
Spanish	74	3.6%
Other Indo-European	24	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	1.7%
Other languages	16	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,087	97.5%
Born in same state	2,080	97.2%
Born in different state	1,863	87.1%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	53	2.5%
Not a US citizen	16	30.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	176	8.2%
Arab	174	8.1%
French	141	6.6%
Polish	96	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1.1%
German	17	0.8%
Dutch	10	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54443

What city is ZIP code 54443 in?

ZIP code 54443 is primarily assigned to Junction City, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54443 in?

ZIP code 54443 falls within Portage County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54443 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54443 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54443 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 54443?

ZIP code 54443 has an estimated population of 2,140 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54443 in?

ZIP code 54443 observes the CST timezone.