54646 ZIP Code — Necedah, WI

Juneau County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54646 is located in Necedah, Wisconsin, within Juneau County. It covers approximately 165.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54646

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,723. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54646 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,810

population

165.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54646 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54646

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54646. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Necedah	Acceptable
Necedah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54613 Arkdale (9.4 mi) 54618 Camp Douglas (12.8 mi) 53950 New Lisbon (12.8 mi) 54457 Nekoosa (14.2 mi) 53934 Friendship (16.5 mi) 53910 Adams (18.1 mi) 54666 Warrens (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,810
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	165.59 sq mi
Water area	16.55 sq mi
Latitude	44.0774
Longitude	-90.0926
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	608

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	45.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,810

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$57,723

Median household income

$33,972

Per capita income

$135,600

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

2,391

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

155

10–14

142

101

15–19

20–24

163

25–34

151

253

35–44

234

296

45–54

273

135

55–59

124

155

60–64

142

301

65–74

278

154

75–84

142

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	732	19.2%
18 and over	3,078	80.8%
65 and over	951	25.0%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,501	87.9%
Two or more races	199	5%
Hispanic or Latino	172	4.3%
Black or African American	43	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.8%
Other race	26	0.7%
Asian	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	45.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$57,723

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,600
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	40.9%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	28.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.2%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	50.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	8.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	826	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	96	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	325	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	288	18.8%
Households with children under 18	374	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	666	43.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	17.3%
Married	56.6%	61.8%
Separated	0.3%	1.5%
Widowed	3.5%	10.2%
Divorced	15.1%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	3.3%
Kindergarten	28	3.9%
Elementary school	352	48.5%
High school	193	26.6%
College / grad school	129	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.7%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Public administration 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Professional & management 4.6%

Construction 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 2.1%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 7.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	407	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,663	96.1%
Spanish	36	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	35	1.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,713	97.5%
Born in same state	3,648	95.7%
Born in different state	2,435	63.9%
Foreign born	65	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	97	2.5%
Not a US citizen	50	51.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	506	13.3%
French	303	8%
Arab	268	7%
Polish	157	4.1%
Dutch	52	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	0.9%
German	28	0.7%
Irish	19	0.5%
Norwegian	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54646

What city is ZIP code 54646 in?

ZIP code 54646 is primarily assigned to Necedah, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54646 in?

ZIP code 54646 falls within Juneau County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54646 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 54646 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54646 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 54646 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54646?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 54646 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 54646 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54646 in?

ZIP code 54646 observes the CST timezone.