Lincoln County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
28,541
population (2021)
-0.7%
pop change since 2010
55069
FIPS code
Lincoln County ZIP code map
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County is located in Wisconsin and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 28,541 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.7% from 28,743 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lincoln County is 55069.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 28,541 |
| 2010 population | 28,743 |
| Change | -0.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55069 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes for Lincoln County, WI (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54435 | Gleason | Lincoln | View map |
| 54442 | Irma | Lincoln | View map |
| 54452 | Merrill | Lincoln | View map |
| 54487 | Tomahawk | Lincoln | View map |
| 54532 | Heafford Junction | Lincoln | View map |
Demographics & statistics
32,556
Population
49.7
Median age
$66,373
Median household income
$36,748
Per capita income
$188,000
Median home value
$700
Median monthly rent
84.8%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
16,910
Housing units
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
799
Under 5
661
781
5–9
645
919
10–14
760
980
15–19
810
847
20–24
701
1,650
25–34
1,365
1,924
35–44
1,590
2,498
45–54
2,066
1,656
55–59
1,370
1,620
60–64
1,340
2,412
65–74
1,994
1,230
75–84
1,017
504
85+
417
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,755 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 26,801 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 7,574 | 26.3% |
| Median age | 49.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.6%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,950 | 93.6% |
| Two or more races | 978 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 522 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 209 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 183 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 175 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
13.8%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $66,373 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
26.5%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,000 |
| Median rent / month | $700 |
| Owner occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter occupied | 15.2% |
| Vacant | 40.2% |
| Single-family detached | 84.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.4% |
| Electricity | 6.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 54.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 13.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,291 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 939 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,832 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,949 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,928 | 18.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,211 | 43.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.6% | 19.1% |
| Married | 53.4% | 58.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
42.6%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 390 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 376 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,405 | 46.4% |
| High school | 1,529 | 27.7% |
| College / grad school | 974 | 14.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
20.6%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Retail trade
13.3%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Construction
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Public administration
5.0%
Professional & management
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.9% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 24.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
7.8%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.4% |
| Retirement income | 39.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,934 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.6% |
| Public insurance | 43.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,096 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 210 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 61 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 48 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,148 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 32,084 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 26,104 | 79.7% |
| Foreign born | 64 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 408 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 217 | 46.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,469 | 7.6% |
| Polish | 2,075 | 6.4% |
| French | 1,718 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1,283 | 3.9% |
| English | 780 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 509 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 173 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 52 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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