54850 ZIP Code — La Pointe, WI

Ashland County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54850 is located in La Pointe, Wisconsin, within Ashland County. It covers approximately 77.75 square miles and serves a population of 323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.

About ZIP code 54850

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 $262,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54850 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

323
population
77.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54850 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54850

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City Status
La Pointe Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 323
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 77.75 sq mi
Water area 2.54 sq mi
Latitude 46.8134
Longitude -90.6802
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 715/534
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.6% 49.4% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 32.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 16.4% 16.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 8.2% 2.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

323
Population
4
People per sq mi
60.1
Median age
$76,250
Median household income
$67,961
Per capita income
$262,900
Median home value
$600
Median monthly rent
90.5%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
770
Housing units
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
7
5
5–9
5
2
10–14
1
6
15–19
5
14
25–34
13
14
35–44
14
23
45–54
22
11
55–59
11
19
60–64
18
40
65–74
39
21
75–84
21
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18288.7%
18 and over29591.3%
65 and over12538.7%
Median age60.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%
Two or more races 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Black or African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White29892.3%
Two or more races144.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native72.2%
Black or African American20.6%
Asian20.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.6% 49.4% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 32.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 16.4% 16.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 8.2% 2.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 8.9%
$25k–$35k 4.7%
$35k–$50k 9.5%
$50k–$75k 21.9%
$75k–$100k 17.8%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
$200k+ 12.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$15k–$25k8.9%
$25k–$35k4.7%
$35k–$50k9.5%
$50k–$75k21.9%
$75k–$100k17.8%
$100k–$150k14.8%
$150k–$200k7.1%
$200k+12.4%
Median income$76,250

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.5%
$100k–$150k 7.8%
$150k–$200k 11.8%
$200k–$300k 37.9%
$300k–$500k 15.0%
$500k–$1M 13.7%
$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$262,900
Median rent / month$600
Owner occupied90.5%
Renter occupied9.5%
Vacant78.5%
Single-family detached87.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.8%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)1.93

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.8%
2000–200932.2%
1990–19998.9%
1980–198915.3%
1970–19799.7%
1960–19694.1%
1950–19595.5%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier14.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.1%
1 bedroom12.2%
2 bedrooms39.7%
3 bedrooms23.0%
4 bedrooms12.7%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.1%
1 vehicle21.3%
2 vehicles40.2%
3 or more34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.8%
Electricity23.7%
Propane / LP gas60.9%
Fuel oil2.4%
Wood10.1%
Solar1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9656.8%
Cohabiting couple148.3%
Male householder, no spouse3319.5%
Female householder, no spouse2615.4%
Households with children under 181911.2%
Households with seniors (65+)9455.6%
Average household size1.91

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.3%20.1%
Married63.5%65.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.9%5.0%
Divorced17.3%9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 3.9%
HS graduate 20.1%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 4.2%
Bachelor's degree 18.7%
Graduate / professional 31.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher49.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool38.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1338.2%
High school514.7%
College / grad school1338.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.8%
Education & healthcare 16.7%
Construction 16.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.4%
Professional & management 9.2%
Transportation & utilities 8.6%
Public administration 5.7%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Other services 2.9%
Manufacturing 2.3%
Agriculture & mining 1.7%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.9%
Service13.2%
Sales & office31.0%
Natural resources & construction17.2%
Production & transportation8.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.5%
Government10.3%
Self-employed9.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone62.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk11.4%
Work from home22.3%
Other means4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)10.9

Poverty

All people 6.5%
Under 18 years 14.3%
18 and over 5.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.7%
Retirement income40.2%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP10.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.2%
High blood pressure38.3%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis29.3%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease9.7%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.4%
Binge drinking23.6%
No physical activity24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.7%
Depression21.1%
Fair or poor health17.9%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health14.0%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.3%
Visited dentist62.1%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss16.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans124.1%
Disability%
Any disability19.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.8%
65 and over34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.5%
Public insurance49.8%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only30895.4%
Spanish41.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.6%
Other languages20.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)29992.6%
Born in same state29691.6%
Born in different state7623.5%
Foreign born30.9%
Naturalized citizen247.4%
Not a US citizen2291.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian6118.9%
French6118.9%
Polish3310.2%
AncestryCount%
English51.5%
German20.6%
Dutch20.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access52.3%
Internet access94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54850

What city is ZIP code 54850 in?

ZIP code 54850 is primarily assigned to La Pointe, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54850 in?

ZIP code 54850 falls within Ashland County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54850 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 54850 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54850 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 54850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54850 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54850?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 54850 in?

ZIP code 54850 observes the CST timezone.

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