54754 ZIP Code — Merrillan, WI

Jackson County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54754 is located in Merrillan, Wisconsin, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 74.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,569 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54754

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 $148,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,679. 45% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54754 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,569

population

74.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54754 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54754

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Merrillan	Acceptable
Merrillan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54746 Humbird (7.8 mi) 54611 Alma Center (8 mi) 54456 Neillsville (11.3 mi) 54635 Hixton (12.4 mi) 54615 Black River Falls (13.4 mi) 54741 Fairchild (15.6 mi) 54493 Willard (17.8 mi) 54659 Taylor (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,569
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	74.91 sq mi
Water area	1.46 sq mi
Latitude	44.4399
Longitude	-90.7967
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	55.1%	45.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	16.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,569

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$57,679

Median household income

$33,846

Per capita income

$148,900

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

879

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

112

45–54

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	20.5%
18 and over	1,248	79.5%
65 and over	393	25.0%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Other race 6.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,285	75.4%
Hispanic or Latino	135	7.9%
Other race	106	6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	83	4.9%
Two or more races	65	3.8%
Black or African American	30	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	45.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	16.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$57,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,900
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	40.2%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.7%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	8.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	229	39.1%
Cohabiting couple	53	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	169	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	134	22.9%
Households with children under 18	152	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	233	39.8%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	19.0%
Married	33.6%	49.1%
Separated	0.6%	4.0%
Widowed	3.7%	11.7%
Divorced	20.0%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	8.5%
Kindergarten	18	5.9%
Elementary school	170	55.7%
High school	75	24.6%
College / grad school	16	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Wholesale trade 10.8%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 7.5%

Public administration 7.1%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.3%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.2%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.2%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,507	96.0%
Spanish	103	6.8%
Other Indo-European	102	6.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,464	93.3%
Born in same state	1,460	93.1%
Born in different state	1,224	78.0%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	105	6.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	253	16.1%
Italian	216	13.8%
French	77	4.9%
Arab	35	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1%
Dutch	15	1%
German	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54754

What city is ZIP code 54754 in?

ZIP code 54754 is primarily assigned to Merrillan, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54754 in?

ZIP code 54754 falls within Jackson County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54754 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 54754 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54754 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 54754 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54754 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54754 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54754?

The median home value in ZIP code 54754 is $148,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 54754 in?

ZIP code 54754 observes the CST timezone.