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Sawyer County
Ojibwa, WI
54862
54862 ZIP Code — Ojibwa, WI
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54862 is located in
Ojibwa ,
Wisconsin ,
within Sawyer County .
It covers approximately 56.78 square miles and serves a population of
279 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715 .
About ZIP code 54862
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $50,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 57% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 54862 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
279
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
113
Geography
Land area
56.78 sq mi
Water area
0.57 sq mi
Latitude
45.8174
Longitude
-91.1420
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.6%
48.7%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
33.0%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
14.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.5%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$50,000
Median household income
$175,000
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 34 12.2% 18 and over 245 87.8% 65 and over 87 31.2% Median age 50.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 246 86.3% Two or more races 30 10.5% Hispanic or Latino 6 2.1% Asian 1 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.4% Other race 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.6%
48.7%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
33.0%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
14.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.5%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 0.7% $15k–$25k 5.9% $25k–$35k 16.2% $35k–$50k 22.8% $50k–$75k 11.0% $75k–$100k 9.6% $100k–$150k 22.8% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 5.1% Median income $50,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $175,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.6% Renter occupied 4.4% Vacant 46.2% Single-family detached 90.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.98
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.5% 2000–2009 18.6% 1990–1999 9.5% 1980–1989 10.3% 1970–1979 19.8% 1960–1969 6.3% 1950–1959 3.2% 1940–1949 14.2% 1939 or earlier 10.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 14.6% 2 bedrooms 39.5% 3 bedrooms 38.3% 4 bedrooms 4.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.5% 1 vehicle 16.2% 2 vehicles 53.7% 3 or more 28.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.7% Electricity 2.2% Propane / LP gas 58.1% Fuel oil 2.9% Wood 33.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 47 34.6% Cohabiting couple 20 14.7% Male householder, no spouse 24 17.6% Female householder, no spouse 45 33.1% Households with children under 18 26 19.1% Households with seniors (65+) 70 51.5% Average household size 2.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.6% 25.0% Married 44.1% 40.9% Separated 2.5% 0.0% Widowed 5.9% 4.5% Divorced 11.9% 29.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.9%
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.6% Bachelor's or higher 16.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 5.1% Kindergarten 3 7.7% Elementary school 16 41.0% High school 6 15.4% College / grad school 12 30.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.4%
Transportation & utilities
13.9%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Public administration
3.6%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Professional & management
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.9% Service 10.9% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 20.0% Production & transportation 21.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.0% Government 15.2% Self-employed 21.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.9% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 3.9% Walk 3.3% Work from home 19.7% Other means 7.9% Avg commute (minutes) 26.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.6% Retirement income 21.3% Supplemental Security 8.8% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 9.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.4% High blood pressure 40.6% High cholesterol 41.2% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 31.9% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 25.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 20.0% Fair or poor health 18.2% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 14.0% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.5% Visited dentist 62.0% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 24 9.8%
Disability % Any disability 11.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.6% 65 and over 24.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.6% Public insurance 37.3% No insurance 6.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 269 96.4% 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) 278 99.6% Born in same state 278 99.6% Born in different state 201 72.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.4% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 41 14.7% Polish 21 7.5% German 8 2.9% Italian 8 2.9%
Ancestry Count % French 8 2.9% Dutch 5 1.8% Norwegian 2 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.7% Internet access 74.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54862
What city is ZIP code 54862 in?
ZIP code 54862 is primarily assigned to Ojibwa, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54862 in?
ZIP code 54862 falls within Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54862 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 54862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 54862 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 54862 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 54862 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 54862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 54862 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 54862 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 54862 in?
ZIP code 54862 observes the CST timezone.
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