54856 ZIP Code — Mason, WI

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54856 is located in Mason, Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. It covers approximately 211.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.

About ZIP code 54856

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 $172,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,958. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 47% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54856 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,644

population

211.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mason	Acceptable
Mason	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54839 Grand View (4.4 mi) 54832 Drummond (9.7 mi) 54821 Cable (12 mi) 54517 Clam Lake (13.9 mi) 54806 Ashland (14.6 mi) 54847 Iron River (17.6 mi) 54846 High Bridge (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,644
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	211.32 sq mi
Water area	1.80 sq mi
Latitude	46.3975
Longitude	-91.1234
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	36.4%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	51.0%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,644

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$66,958

Median household income

$30,914

Per capita income

$172,500

Median home value

$959

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

975

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

102

60–64

179

65–74

155

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	326	19.8%
18 and over	1,318	80.2%
65 and over	462	28.1%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 1.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,510	90.2%
Two or more races	49	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	30	1.8%
Asian	25	1.5%
Black or African American	13	0.8%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	51.0%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$66,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 25.7%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,500
Median rent / month	$959
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	93.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	66.4%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	21.6%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	393	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	47	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	149	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	90	13.3%
Households with children under 18	161	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	313	46.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	18.2%
Married	57.2%	66.0%
Separated	0.1%	0.3%
Widowed	3.4%	7.5%
Divorced	11.4%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	8.3%
Kindergarten	10	3.1%
Elementary school	133	40.9%
High school	136	41.8%
College / grad school	19	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Construction 13.2%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Retail trade 7.2%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Public administration 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 5.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	23.7%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,592	96.8%
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)	1,625	98.8%
Born in same state	1,624	98.8%
Born in different state	1,098	66.8%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.2%
Not a US citizen	4	21.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	208	12.7%
Italian	104	6.3%
French	98	6%
Arab	52	3.2%
English	49	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	1.4%
Dutch	23	1.4%
Irish	4	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54856

What city is ZIP code 54856 in?

ZIP code 54856 is primarily assigned to Mason, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54856 in?

ZIP code 54856 falls within Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54856 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 54856 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54856 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 54856 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54856 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 54856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54856 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54856 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54856 in?

ZIP code 54856 observes the CST timezone.