54450 ZIP Code — Mattoon, WI

Shawano County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54450 is located in Mattoon, Wisconsin, within Shawano County. It covers approximately 1.46 square miles and serves a population of 475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54450

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 $79,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,478. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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 54450 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

475
population
1.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54450 ZIP code map
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City Status
Mattoon Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 475
Population density 325 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 115
Geography
Land area 1.46 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 45.0015
Longitude -89.0470
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 715
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.7% 43.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.4% 36.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 12.8% 17.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.8% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

475
Population
325
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$68,478
Median household income
$32,487
Per capita income
$79,100
Median home value
$1,125
Median monthly rent
89.2%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
184
Housing units
5.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
15
19
5–9
17
21
10–14
19
8
15–19
8
12
20–24
10
24
25–34
21
48
35–44
42
17
45–54
15
13
55–59
11
36
60–64
32
12
65–74
11
11
75–84
10
14
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812225.7%
18 and over35374.3%
65 and over7114.9%
Median age39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or more races 13.4%
Other race 2.9%
GroupCount%
White38468.6%
Hispanic or Latino8515.2%
Two or more races7513.4%
Other race162.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.7% 43.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.4% 36.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 12.8% 17.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.8% 5.2%
Under $10k 0.6%
$10k–$15k 1.8%
$15k–$25k 9.6%
$25k–$35k 3.6%
$35k–$50k 9.6%
$50k–$75k 37.3%
$75k–$100k 12.7%
$100k–$150k 16.9%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.6%
$10k–$15k1.8%
$15k–$25k9.6%
$25k–$35k3.6%
$35k–$50k9.6%
$50k–$75k37.3%
$75k–$100k12.7%
$100k–$150k16.9%
$150k–$200k6.0%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$68,478

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%
$50k–$100k 44.6%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k–$300k 18.2%
$300k–$500k 6.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$79,100
Median rent / month$1,125
Owner occupied89.2%
Renter occupied10.8%
Vacant17.8%
Single-family detached86.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20091.0%
1990–19995.0%
1980–19896.9%
1970–197916.3%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195912.9%
1940–194912.4%
1939 or earlier45.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom5.4%
2 bedrooms27.7%
3 bedrooms28.7%
4 bedrooms17.8%
5+ bedrooms19.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle24.1%
2 vehicles47.6%
3 or more24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas69.3%
Electricity4.2%
Propane / LP gas7.2%
Fuel oil12.7%
Wood5.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11368.1%
Cohabiting couple53.0%
Male householder, no spouse169.6%
Female householder, no spouse3219.3%
Households with children under 185130.7%
Households with seniors (65+)5734.3%
Average household size2.83

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.5%15.8%
Married59.9%65.5%
Separated3.6%0.0%
Widowed0.5%12.3%
Divorced5.6%6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 59.4%
Some college, no degree 9.7%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 4.2%
Graduate / professional 1.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.7%
Bachelor's or higher5.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool32.8%
Kindergarten76.5%
Elementary school6963.9%
High school1513.9%
College / grad school1413.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.3%
Agriculture & mining 19.5%
Other services 10.4%
Education & healthcare 8.6%
Construction 7.7%
Retail trade 5.9%
Professional & management 5.9%
Finance & real estate 3.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.2%
Information 1.8%
Public administration 1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts10.9%
Service8.6%
Sales & office9.5%
Natural resources & construction37.1%
Production & transportation33.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.4%
Government8.6%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.8%
Carpool9.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.9%
Work from home0.9%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)28.1

Poverty

All people 14.9%
Under 18 years 36.1%
18 and over 7.5%
Married-couple families 9.7%
Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.4%
Retirement income33.1%
Supplemental Security12.0%
Cash public assistance6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP15.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure32.5%
High cholesterol32.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.9%
Binge drinking23.5%
No physical activity27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.4%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health14.8%
Poor mental health14.0%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.3%
Visited dentist62.1%
Cholesterol screening84.7%
Teeth loss15.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans277.6%
Disability%
Any disability13.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years16.0%
65 and over29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance53.7%
Public insurance43.3%
No insurance13.4%
Uninsured under 199.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only44493.5%
Spanish327.2%
Other Indo-European327.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)42389.1%
Born in same state39482.9%
Born in different state36777.3%
Foreign born296.1%
Naturalized citizen5210.9%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French459.5%
Italian214.4%
Arab204.2%
German71.5%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian71.5%
Polish40.8%
English20.4%
Dutch20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.9%
Internet access91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54450

What city is ZIP code 54450 in?

ZIP code 54450 is primarily assigned to Mattoon, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54450 in?

ZIP code 54450 falls within Shawano County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54450?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54450 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54450 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54450 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 54450 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54450?

The median home value in ZIP code 54450 is $79,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 54450 in?

ZIP code 54450 observes the CST timezone.

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