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Forest County
Laona, WI
54541
54541 ZIP Code — Laona, WI
Forest County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54541 is located in
Laona ,
Wisconsin ,
within Forest County .
It covers approximately 136.48 square miles and serves a population of
1,445 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715 .
About ZIP code 54541
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,539. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 54541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,445
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
136.48 sq mi
Water area
4.34 sq mi
Latitude
45.5504
Longitude
-88.6591
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
52.2%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
34.3%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
11.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
1.8%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$54,539
Median household income
$155,800
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 246 17.0% 18 and over 1,199 83.0% 65 and over 318 22.0% Median age 43.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,179 79.7% Two or more races 201 13.6% Hispanic or Latino 35 2.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 35 2.4% Asian 26 1.8% Black or African American 4 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
52.2%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
34.3%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
11.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
1.8%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $10k–$15k 4.5% $15k–$25k 16.6% $25k–$35k 8.2% $35k–$50k 9.8% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 14.1% $100k–$150k 15.1% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $54,539
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $155,800 Median rent / month $641 Owner occupied 81.6% Renter occupied 18.4% Vacant 38.0% Single-family detached 95.1% Large apartment buildings 0.1% Mobile homes 0.8% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.1% 2000–2009 5.1% 1990–1999 6.0% 1980–1989 25.9% 1970–1979 15.5% 1960–1969 8.6% 1950–1959 5.4% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 18.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 4.1% 2 bedrooms 34.5% 3 bedrooms 35.5% 4 bedrooms 16.3% 5+ bedrooms 7.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.7% 1 vehicle 25.8% 2 vehicles 51.3% 3 or more 19.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 53.0% Electricity 9.0% Propane / LP gas 25.8% Fuel oil 2.7% Wood 9.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 276 56.4% Cohabiting couple 20 4.1% Male householder, no spouse 101 20.7% Female householder, no spouse 92 18.8% Households with children under 18 108 22.1% Households with seniors (65+) 155 31.7% Average household size 2.66
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.3% 32.7% Married 52.1% 40.5% Separated 0.9% 0.0% Widowed 6.2% 14.2% Divorced 11.5% 12.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.6% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 2.0% Kindergarten 7 2.3% Elementary school 125 41.0% High school 97 31.8% College / grad school 70 23.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Public administration
11.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Professional & management
5.4%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.9% Service 11.1% Sales & office 14.8% Natural resources & construction 10.9% Production & transportation 24.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.5% Government 28.6% Self-employed 11.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.6% Carpool 10.9% Public transit 2.8% Walk 4.5% Work from home 4.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
38.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.6% Retirement income 30.1% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 11.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 22.4% No physical activity 26.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 60.7% Cholesterol screening 84.5% Teeth loss 17.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 101 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 18.2% Under 18 12.6% 18–64 years 11.6% 65 and over 46.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.9% Public insurance 51.1% No insurance 6.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,372 94.9% 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) 1,437 99.4% Born in same state 1,431 99.0% Born in different state 1,175 81.3% Foreign born 6 0.4% Naturalized citizen 8 0.6% Not a US citizen 8 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 182 12.6% French 146 10.1% Polish 55 3.8% Arab 49 3.4%
Ancestry Count % English 24 1.7% German 17 1.2% Dutch 5 0.3% Norwegian 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.8% Internet access 90.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54541
What city is ZIP code 54541 in?
ZIP code 54541 is primarily assigned to Laona, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54541 in?
ZIP code 54541 falls within Forest County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 54541 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 54541 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54541?
The median home value in ZIP code 54541 is $155,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 54541?
ZIP code 54541 has an estimated population of 1,445 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54541?
The median household income in ZIP code 54541 is $54,539, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54541 in?
ZIP code 54541 observes the CST timezone.
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