54546 ZIP Code — Mellen, WI

Ashland County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54546 is located in Mellen, Wisconsin, within Ashland County. It covers approximately 211.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,131 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54546

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 $116,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,714. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54546 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,131

population

211.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54546 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54546

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54546. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mellen	Acceptable
Mellen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54517 Clam Lake (7.5 mi) 54846 High Bridge (7.8 mi) 54527 Glidden (9.2 mi) 54839 Grand View (17.6 mi) 54514 Butternut (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,131
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	211.64 sq mi
Water area	2.72 sq mi
Latitude	46.2803
Longitude	-90.7369
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	52.0%	49.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,131

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$60,714

Median household income

$31,338

Per capita income

$116,200

Median home value

$618

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

731

Housing units

21.8%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	21.8%
18 and over	885	78.2%
65 and over	262	23.2%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,107	97.7%
Two or more races	12	1.1%
Asian	7	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	49.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$60,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,200
Median rent / month	$618
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	38.7%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	11.8%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	39.8%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.1%
Electricity	9.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	21.3%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	236	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	28	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	109	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	121	24.5%
Households with children under 18	99	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	40.1%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	22.2%
Married	53.4%	50.8%
Separated	1.1%	1.0%
Widowed	7.4%	15.1%
Divorced	13.9%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	4.2%
Kindergarten	15	5.8%
Elementary school	130	50.2%
High school	58	22.4%
College / grad school	45	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.8%

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Retail trade 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Construction 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	6.9%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	23.2%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,084	95.8%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,120	99.0%
Born in same state	1,120	99.0%
Born in different state	936	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.0%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	7%
Polish	62	5.5%
Arab	53	4.7%
French	51	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	1.4%
English	8	0.7%
Dutch	7	0.6%
Norwegian	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54546

What city is ZIP code 54546 in?

ZIP code 54546 is primarily assigned to Mellen, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54546 in?

ZIP code 54546 falls within Ashland County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54546 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54546 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54546 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 54546 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54546?

The median home value in ZIP code 54546 is $116,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 54546?

ZIP code 54546 has an estimated population of 1,131 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54546 in?

ZIP code 54546 observes the CST timezone.