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Ashland County
Marengo, WI
54855
54855 ZIP Code — Marengo, WI
Ashland County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54855 is located in
Marengo ,
Wisconsin ,
within Ashland County .
It covers approximately 70.54 square miles and serves a population of
942 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715/534 .
About ZIP code 54855
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,292. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 54855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
942
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
70.54 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
46.3426
Longitude
-90.8309
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715/534
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.2%
49.4%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
32.2%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
22.5%
16.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$57,292
Median household income
$155,900
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 373 39.6% 18 and over 569 60.4% 65 and over 135 14.3% Median age 28.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 900 95.3% Two or more races 40 4.2% Black or African American 2 0.2% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.2%
49.4%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
32.2%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
22.5%
16.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 3.3% $15k–$25k 12.0% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 32.6% $75k–$100k 15.9% $100k–$150k 10.0% $150k–$200k 10.3% Median income $57,292
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $155,900 Median rent / month $730 Owner occupied 85.4% Renter occupied 14.6% Vacant 20.8% Single-family detached 83.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.6% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 3.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 10.3% 2000–2009 15.3% 1990–1999 14.5% 1980–1989 11.8% 1970–1979 12.6% 1960–1969 3.9% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 21.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 10.0% 2 bedrooms 31.6% 3 bedrooms 31.6% 4 bedrooms 19.7% 5+ bedrooms 5.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 25.9% 2 vehicles 34.2% 3 or more 38.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.3% Electricity 9.6% Propane / LP gas 56.1% Fuel oil 1.3% Wood 30.2% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 198 65.8% Cohabiting couple 6 2.0% Male householder, no spouse 77 25.6% Female householder, no spouse 20 6.6% Households with children under 18 119 39.5% Households with seniors (65+) 105 34.9% Average household size 3.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.0% 24.3% Married 61.2% 65.5% Separated 0.0% 3.2% Widowed 2.9% 2.8% Divorced 16.9% 4.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.4% Bachelor's or higher 19.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 4.6% Kindergarten 21 6.9% Elementary school 166 54.8% High school 84 27.7% College / grad school 18 5.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Public administration
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.9% Service 26.5% Sales & office 14.0% Natural resources & construction 21.5% Production & transportation 15.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.4% Government 11.2% Self-employed 4.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.1% Carpool 7.9% Public transit 0.8% Walk 2.2% Work from home 10.7% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 26.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 25.6% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 17.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 31.2% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 9.6% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 23.6% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 26.5% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 21.5% Fair or poor health 14.0% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.0% Visited dentist 65.5% Cholesterol screening 84.5% Teeth loss 13.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 8.8% Under 18 1.9% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 26.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.4% Public insurance 49.9% No insurance 8.5% Uninsured under 19 4.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 833 88.4% Spanish 5 0.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 937 99.5% Born in same state 933 99.0% Born in different state 623 66.1% Foreign born 4 0.4% Naturalized citizen 5 0.5% Not a US citizen 3 60.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 79 8.4% Polish 64 6.8% Arab 51 5.4% French 23 2.4%
Ancestry Count % German 2 0.2% Dutch 2 0.2% Norwegian 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.0% Internet access 95.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54855
What city is ZIP code 54855 in?
ZIP code 54855 is primarily assigned to Marengo, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54855 in?
ZIP code 54855 falls within Ashland County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 54855 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 54855 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 54855 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 54855 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 54855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54855?
The median home value in ZIP code 54855 is $155,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 54855 in?
ZIP code 54855 observes the CST timezone.
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