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Oconto County
Lakewood, WI
54138
54138 ZIP Code — Lakewood, WI
Oconto County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54138 is located in
Lakewood ,
Wisconsin ,
within Oconto County .
It covers approximately 72.06 square miles and serves a population of
864 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715 .
About ZIP code 54138
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 $183,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,679. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 54138 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
864
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
72.06 sq mi
Water area
1.46 sq mi
Latitude
45.3330
Longitude
-88.4389
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.4%
39.0%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
37.0%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
21.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.2%
3.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$57,679
Median household income
$183,700
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 113 13.1% 18 and over 751 86.9% 65 and over 310 35.9% Median age 60.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 850 97.4% Two or more races 10 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 9 1% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.4%
39.0%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
37.0%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
21.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.2%
3.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 1.4% $15k–$25k 12.8% $25k–$35k 10.4% $35k–$50k 18.4% $50k–$75k 18.8% $75k–$100k 12.6% $100k–$150k 16.2% $150k–$200k 0.7% $200k+ 4.3% Median income $57,679
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $183,700 Median rent / month $933 Owner occupied 89.1% Renter occupied 10.9% Vacant 68.3% Single-family detached 86.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.8% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.1% 2000–2009 19.3% 1990–1999 19.5% 1980–1989 12.9% 1970–1979 14.4% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 8.8% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 5.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 8.8% 2 bedrooms 39.4% 3 bedrooms 39.5% 4 bedrooms 9.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 27.3% 2 vehicles 51.9% 3 or more 20.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 65.0% Electricity 3.6% Propane / LP gas 21.7% Wood 6.5% Solar 1.0% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 189 45.7% Cohabiting couple 23 5.6% Male householder, no spouse 121 29.2% Female householder, no spouse 81 19.6% Households with children under 18 72 17.4% Households with seniors (65+) 236 57.0% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.3% 26.5% Married 50.8% 49.7% Separated 1.6% 2.3% Widowed 7.4% 12.0% Divorced 11.9% 9.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.8% Bachelor's or higher 21.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 1.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 55 56.1% High school 19 19.4% College / grad school 23 23.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
16.7%
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Professional & management
6.3%
Public administration
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.4% Service 11.1% Sales & office 26.8% Natural resources & construction 10.8% Production & transportation 17.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.0% Government 12.5% Self-employed 10.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.1% Carpool 4.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 24.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 61.8% Retirement income 41.8% Supplemental Security 2.9% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 6.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.4% High blood pressure 39.5% High cholesterol 39.1% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 32.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 8.5% Cancer 10.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.8% Binge drinking 19.4% No physical activity 23.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.3% Depression 18.7% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 11.7% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 9.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.0% Visited dentist 69.3% Cholesterol screening 91.8% Teeth loss 12.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 105 14.0%
Disability % Any disability 20.1% Under 18 7.1% 18–64 years 20.9% 65 and over 23.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.9% Public insurance 56.0% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 852 98.6% 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) 853 98.7% Born in same state 852 98.6% Born in different state 673 77.9% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 11 1.3% Not a US citizen 11 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 100 11.6% Arab 70 8.1% French 32 3.7% Polish 31 3.6%
Ancestry Count % English 28 3.2% German 16 1.9% Dutch 7 0.8% Irish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.9% Internet access 84.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54138
What city is ZIP code 54138 in?
ZIP code 54138 is primarily assigned to Lakewood, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54138 in?
ZIP code 54138 falls within Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54138 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 54138 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 54138 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 54138 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 54138 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54138 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54138?
17% of residents in ZIP code 54138 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 54138 in?
ZIP code 54138 observes the CST timezone.
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