54756 ZIP Code — Nelson, WI

Buffalo County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54756 is located in Nelson, Wisconsin, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 78.98 square miles and serves a population of 947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54756

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 $185,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,231. 47% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54756 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

947

population

78.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nelson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55981 Wabasha (8.5 mi) 54736 Durand (10 mi) 54610 Alma (10.3 mi) 54721 Arkansaw (12.3 mi) 55945 Kellogg (14.2 mi) 54769 Stockholm (14.6 mi) 54755 Mondovi (14.7 mi) 54761 Plum City (15.8 mi) 54622 Cochrane (17 mi) 54737 Eau Galle (18.1 mi) 55041 Lake City (19.2 mi) 55026 Frontenac (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	947
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	78.98 sq mi
Water area	10.83 sq mi
Latitude	44.4596
Longitude	-91.9512
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	33.8%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	38.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	18.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

947

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$69,231

Median household income

$36,285

Per capita income

$185,200

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

401

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	180	19.0%
18 and over	767	81.0%
65 and over	286	30.2%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	890	92.3%
Two or more races	41	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.8%
Other race	16	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	38.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	18.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 25.2%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	25.2%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$69,231

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 23.3%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,200
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	60.9%
Fuel oil	10.4%
Wood	17.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	223	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	37	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	72	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	80	19.4%
Households with children under 18	79	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	47.6%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	22.6%
Married	58.9%	53.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	9.7%
Divorced	11.7%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	7.2%
Kindergarten	6	4.3%
Elementary school	62	44.6%
High school	46	33.1%
College / grad school	15	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Manufacturing 20.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Retail trade 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 2.1%

Professional & management 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	887	93.7%
Spanish	4	0.5%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	918	96.9%
Born in same state	918	96.9%
Born in different state	381	40.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	3.1%
Not a US citizen	2	6.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	202	21.3%
Italian	83	8.8%
French	54	5.7%
English	27	2.9%
Arab	22	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	0.8%
Norwegian	2	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.2%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54756

What city is ZIP code 54756 in?

ZIP code 54756 is primarily assigned to Nelson, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54756 in?

ZIP code 54756 falls within Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54756 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 54756 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54756 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 54756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54756 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 54756 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54756 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54756 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54756 in?

ZIP code 54756 observes the CST timezone.