54552 ZIP Code — Park Falls, WI

Price County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54552 is located in Park Falls, Wisconsin, within Price County. It covers approximately 360.30 square miles and serves a population of 4,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54552

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 $125,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,239. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 54552 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,386

population

360.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54552

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54552. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Park Falls	Acceptable
Park Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54524 Fifield (8.2 mi) 54514 Butternut (13.7 mi) 54555 Phillips (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,386
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	360.30 sq mi
Water area	26.47 sq mi
Latitude	45.9500
Longitude	-90.3265
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	57.8%	50.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	34.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	13.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,386

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$54,239

Median household income

$34,968

Per capita income

$125,700

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

3,011

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

102

5–9

119

10–14

122

15–19

113

20–24

114

179

25–34

183

182

35–44

185

253

45–54

257

196

55–59

199

201

60–64

205

346

65–74

351

202

75–84

206

106

85+

108

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	756	17.2%
18 and over	3,630	82.8%
65 and over	1,319	30.1%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,099	92.5%
Two or more races	194	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	44	1%
Asian	44	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	18	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.4%
Other race	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	50.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	34.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	13.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$54,239

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,700
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	37.2%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.1%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	14.9%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	926	42.3%
Cohabiting couple	163	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	462	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	637	29.1%
Households with children under 18	377	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	957	43.7%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	23.4%
Married	54.0%	49.0%
Separated	0.2%	1.2%
Widowed	5.3%	13.7%
Divorced	15.4%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	6.0%
Kindergarten	43	6.5%
Elementary school	329	49.5%
High school	165	24.8%
College / grad school	88	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.6%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Construction 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Retail trade 5.9%

Professional & management 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 32.6%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 52.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	37.9%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	422	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,183	95.4%
Spanish	26	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.2%
Other languages	9	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,318	98.4%
Born in same state	4,295	97.9%
Born in different state	3,178	72.5%
Foreign born	23	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	68	1.6%
Not a US citizen	21	30.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	506	11.5%
French	380	8.7%
Polish	348	7.9%
Arab	173	3.9%
English	62	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	55	1.3%
Dutch	27	0.6%
Irish	23	0.5%
Norwegian	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54552

What city is ZIP code 54552 in?

ZIP code 54552 is primarily assigned to Park Falls, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54552 in?

ZIP code 54552 falls within Price County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54552 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 54552 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54552 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 54552 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54552?

17% of residents in ZIP code 54552 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54552 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54552 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54552 in?

ZIP code 54552 observes the CST timezone.