54859 ZIP Code — Minong, WI

Washburn County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54859 is located in Minong, Wisconsin, within Washburn County. It covers approximately 179.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54859

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 $216,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54859 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,260

population

179.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minong	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54838 Gordon (9.1 mi) 54888 Trego (12.8 mi) 54873 Solon Springs (13.9 mi) 54875 Springbrook (14.4 mi) 54801 Spooner (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,260
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	179.92 sq mi
Water area	11.21 sq mi
Latitude	46.1342
Longitude	-91.8006
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	51.5%	46.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,260

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$48,375

Median household income

$35,418

Per capita income

$216,400

Median home value

$841

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

2,146

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

115

35–44

101

121

45–54

106

111

55–59

115

60–64

101

244

65–74

214

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	17.2%
18 and over	1,872	82.8%
65 and over	697	30.8%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Asian 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,089	91.6%
Two or more races	63	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	56	2.5%
Asian	27	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.9%
Black or African American	16	0.7%
Other race	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	46.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$48,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 33.5%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,400
Median rent / month	$841
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	54.3%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	24.5%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	39.2%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	51.2%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	11.3%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	570	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	59	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	222	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	218	20.4%
Households with children under 18	201	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	48.5%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	15.8%
Married	57.5%	54.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%
Widowed	3.4%	15.4%
Divorced	16.0%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	13.4%
Kindergarten	35	8.8%
Elementary school	154	38.8%
High school	87	21.9%
College / grad school	68	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 7.2%

Other services 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Information 2.3%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 42.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,154	95.3%
Spanish	19	0.9%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,218	98.1%
Born in same state	2,202	97.4%
Born in different state	952	42.1%
Foreign born	16	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.9%
Not a US citizen	5	11.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	269	11.9%
Polish	264	11.7%
French	138	6.1%
Arab	81	3.6%
German	48	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	1.9%
Norwegian	26	1.2%
Irish	20	0.9%
Dutch	15	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54859

What city is ZIP code 54859 in?

ZIP code 54859 is primarily assigned to Minong, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54859 in?

ZIP code 54859 falls within Washburn County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54859 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 54859 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54859 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 54859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54859 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 54859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54859?

15% of residents in ZIP code 54859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 54859 in?

ZIP code 54859 observes the CST timezone.