54547 ZIP Code — Mercer, WI

Iron County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54547 is located in Mercer, Wisconsin, within Iron County. It covers approximately 215.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54547

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,616. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54547 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,394
population
215.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54547 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54547

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City Status
Mercer Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54550 Montreal (13 mi) 54545 Manitowish Waters (14.2 mi) 54534 Hurley (14.3 mi) 54557 Presque Isle (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,394
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 051
Geography
Land area 215.71 sq mi
Water area 19.91 sq mi
Latitude 46.2050
Longitude -90.1167
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 47.3% 54.7% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 38.7% 31.1% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 13.3% 13.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.2% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,394
Population
6
People per sq mi
61.8
Median age
$62,616
Median household income
$35,923
Per capita income
$258,300
Median home value
$630
Median monthly rent
86.6%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
1,779
Housing units
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
10
15
5–9
14
24
10–14
23
43
15–19
43
4
20–24
3
34
25–34
34
58
35–44
57
53
45–54
52
63
55–59
62
114
60–64
112
166
65–74
164
105
75–84
104
14
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815511.1%
18 and over1,23988.9%
65 and over56640.6%
Median age61.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or more races 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,36897.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native130.9%
Two or more races130.9%
Hispanic or Latino40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.3% 54.7% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 38.7% 31.1% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 13.3% 13.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.2% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 4.4%
$15k–$25k 7.5%
$25k–$35k 13.1%
$35k–$50k 11.2%
$50k–$75k 27.3%
$75k–$100k 15.4%
$100k–$150k 12.6%
$150k–$200k 2.0%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k4.4%
$15k–$25k7.5%
$25k–$35k13.1%
$35k–$50k11.2%
$50k–$75k27.3%
$75k–$100k15.4%
$100k–$150k12.6%
$150k–$200k2.0%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$62,616

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%
$50k–$100k 10.7%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 12.9%
$200k–$300k 22.1%
$300k–$500k 32.0%
$500k–$1M 10.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$258,300
Median rent / month$630
Owner occupied86.6%
Renter occupied13.4%
Vacant63.2%
Single-family detached91.9%
Large apartment buildings0.6%
Mobile homes2.8%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)1.98

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20195.3%
2000–200918.1%
1990–199916.4%
1980–19898.9%
1970–197918.2%
1960–19697.5%
1950–195910.0%
1940–19494.4%
1939 or earlier10.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.6%
1 bedroom11.0%
2 bedrooms35.8%
3 bedrooms37.8%
4 bedrooms10.7%
5+ bedrooms2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle33.2%
2 vehicles43.1%
3 or more22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas44.1%
Electricity8.6%
Propane / LP gas38.2%
Fuel oil1.0%
Wood7.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35952.1%
Cohabiting couple598.6%
Male householder, no spouse16724.2%
Female householder, no spouse10415.1%
Households with children under 18689.9%
Households with seniors (65+)36853.4%
Average household size2.00

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.2%20.7%
Married58.0%56.9%
Separated0.0%1.1%
Widowed4.3%6.1%
Divorced17.5%15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.7%
HS graduate 29.1%
Some college, no degree 25.7%
Associate's degree 10.6%
Bachelor's degree 19.1%
Graduate / professional 10.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.3%
Bachelor's or higher29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool63.7%
Kindergarten2314.2%
Elementary school4326.5%
High school7546.3%
College / grad school159.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 29.3%
Education & healthcare 16.5%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Retail trade 8.3%
Construction 8.0%
Transportation & utilities 7.5%
Professional & management 7.5%
Public administration 3.6%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Other services 2.0%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.2%
Service23.6%
Sales & office14.7%
Natural resources & construction11.4%
Production & transportation17.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.5%
Government15.3%
Self-employed6.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.0%
Carpool10.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.4%
Work from home9.2%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)22.2

Poverty

All people 10.6%
Under 18 years 32.5%
18 and over 8.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security59.9%
Retirement income46.6%
Supplemental Security5.5%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP12.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.7%
High blood pressure41.1%
High cholesterol41.5%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease9.7%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis33.5%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer10.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.0%
Depression18.4%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health11.4%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.7%
Visited dentist70.1%
Cholesterol screening92.7%
Teeth loss12.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1239.9%
Disability%
Any disability18.4%
Under 1820.6%
18–64 years12.6%
65 and over24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.5%
Public insurance55.9%
No insurance4.7%
Uninsured under 198.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,37498.6%
Spanish251.8%
Other Indo-European181.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander70.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,36998.2%
Born in same state1,36397.8%
Born in different state76054.5%
Foreign born60.4%
Naturalized citizen251.8%
Not a US citizen1144.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian16111.5%
French987%
Polish634.5%
English503.6%
Irish402.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab382.7%
German151.1%
Norwegian130.9%
Dutch120.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.4%
Internet access93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54547

What city is ZIP code 54547 in?

ZIP code 54547 is primarily assigned to Mercer, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54547 in?

ZIP code 54547 falls within Iron County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54547 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 54547 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54547 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 54547 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54547 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 54547 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54547 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54547 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54547 in?

ZIP code 54547 observes the CST timezone.

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