54861 ZIP Code — Odanah, WI

Ashland County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54861 is located in Odanah, Wisconsin, within Ashland County. It covers approximately 1.31 square miles and serves a population of 219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.

About ZIP code 54861

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 84%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $71,667. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54861 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

219

population

1.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54861 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54861

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Odanah	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	219
Population density	167 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	1.31 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	46.5979
Longitude	-90.6520
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715/534

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	49.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	32.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

219

Population

167

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$71,667

Median household income

$24,554

Per capita income

Median home value

$423

Median monthly rent

16.2%

Home ownership

31.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.7%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	32.0%
18 and over	149	68.0%
65 and over	18	8.2%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 67.1%

Black or African American 17.4%

Two or more races 13.7%

White 1.8%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	147	67.1%
Black or African American	38	17.4%
Two or more races	30	13.7%
White	4	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	49.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	32.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	35.3%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
Median income	$71,667

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 36.4%

$200k–$300k 63.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$423
Owner occupied	16.2%
Renter occupied	83.8%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	32.4%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	40.8%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	29.4%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.4%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	30.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	10	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	31	45.6%
Households with children under 18	44	64.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	26.5%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.0%	47.1%
Married	37.7%	29.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.0%
Divorced	4.3%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 65.7%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	18.2%
Kindergarten	6	9.1%
Elementary school	24	36.4%
High school	11	16.7%
College / grad school	13	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 26.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.4%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Construction 11.9%

Retail trade 8.5%

Professional & management 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Education & healthcare 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.1%
Government	39.0%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	46.9%
Carpool	25.7%
Public transit	9.7%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 31.6%

Under 18 years 65.1%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.0%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	27.4%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.1%
Binge drinking	25.6%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	80.4%
Teeth loss	28.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.8%
Public insurance	77.6%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	190	86.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	219	100.0%
Born in same state	219	100.0%
Born in different state	195	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54861

What city is ZIP code 54861 in?

ZIP code 54861 is primarily assigned to Odanah, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54861 in?

ZIP code 54861 falls within Ashland County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54861 mostly rentals?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 54861 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54861?

32% of residents in ZIP code 54861 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 54861 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 54861 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54861?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 54861 in?

ZIP code 54861 observes the CST timezone.