54456 ZIP Code — Neillsville, WI

Clark County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54456 is located in Neillsville, Wisconsin, within Clark County. It covers approximately 225.46 square miles and serves a population of 5,732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54456

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 $154,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,965. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 54456 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,732

population

225.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Neillsville	Acceptable
Neillsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54436 Granton (10.5 mi) 54754 Merrillan (11.3 mi) 54746 Humbird (12.5 mi) 54420 Chili (12.9 mi) 54493 Willard (13.1 mi) 54437 Greenwood (15.5 mi) 54446 Loyal (16.4 mi) 54611 Alma Center (17.3 mi) 54741 Fairchild (18.9 mi) 54466 Pittsville (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,732
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	225.46 sq mi
Water area	1.99 sq mi
Latitude	44.5529
Longitude	-90.6305
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	47.4%	44.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,732

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$62,965

Median household income

$32,364

Per capita income

$154,400

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

2,555

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

170

Under 5

161

170

5–9

160

166

10–14

157

235

15–19

222

148

20–24

139

277

25–34

260

324

35–44

305

358

45–54

338

216

55–59

204

231

60–64

218

358

65–74

337

190

75–84

179

108

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,263	22.0%
18 and over	4,469	78.0%
65 and over	1,273	22.2%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,381	92%
Two or more races	216	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	114	2%
Other race	57	1%
Asian	31	0.5%
Black or African American	30	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	44.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$62,965

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,400
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	33.9%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	11.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,279	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	183	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	436	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	573	23.2%
Households with children under 18	649	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	909	36.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	22.3%
Married	55.3%	55.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.0%
Widowed	1.7%	9.3%
Divorced	10.1%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	8.1%
Kindergarten	73	6.3%
Elementary school	486	42.1%
High school	378	32.7%
College / grad school	124	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Retail trade 12.4%

Public administration 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Construction 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Professional & management 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 25.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	367	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	13.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,401	94.2%
Spanish	70	1.3%
Other Indo-European	37	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.6%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,641	98.4%
Born in same state	5,630	98.2%
Born in different state	4,684	81.7%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	91	1.6%
Not a US citizen	32	35.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	490	8.5%
Polish	441	7.7%
French	312	5.4%
Arab	278	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	82	1.4%
Dutch	39	0.7%
German	28	0.5%
Irish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54456

What city is ZIP code 54456 in?

ZIP code 54456 is primarily assigned to Neillsville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54456 in?

ZIP code 54456 falls within Clark County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54456 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 54456 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54456?

The median home value in ZIP code 54456 is $154,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 54456?

ZIP code 54456 has an estimated population of 5,732 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54456?

The median household income in ZIP code 54456 is $62,965, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54456 in?

ZIP code 54456 observes the CST timezone.