54462 ZIP Code — Pearson, WI

Langlade County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54462 is located in Pearson, Wisconsin, within Langlade County. It covers approximately 45.15 square miles and serves a population of 376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54462

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 $182,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,768. 52% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54462 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

376
population
45.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54462 ZIP code map
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City Status
Pearson Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 376
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 067
Geography
Land area 45.15 sq mi
Water area 2.23 sq mi
Latitude 45.3866
Longitude -88.9992
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 49.5% 48.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 37.0% 34.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 10.5% 14.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

376
Population
8
People per sq mi
52.8
Median age
$72,768
Median household income
$33,893
Per capita income
$182,200
Median home value
$825
Median monthly rent
92.0%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
382
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
3
15
5–9
18
6
10–14
7
2
15–19
3
11
20–24
14
4
25–34
5
5
35–44
6
50
45–54
60
16
55–59
19
14
60–64
17
32
65–74
39
10
75–84
13
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185414.4%
18 and over32285.6%
65 and over9826.1%
Median age52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%
Two or more races 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
GroupCount%
White36196%
Two or more races112.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native41.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.5% 48.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 37.0% 34.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 10.5% 14.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.0% 5.2%
Under $10k 6.7%
$10k–$15k 8.0%
$15k–$25k 6.7%
$25k–$35k 9.8%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 17.2%
$75k–$100k 9.2%
$100k–$150k 27.0%
$150k–$200k 2.5%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.7%
$10k–$15k8.0%
$15k–$25k6.7%
$25k–$35k9.8%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k17.2%
$75k–$100k9.2%
$100k–$150k27.0%
$150k–$200k2.5%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$72,768

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%
$50k–$100k 5.3%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 39.3%
$200k–$300k 16.7%
$300k–$500k 13.3%
$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$182,200
Median rent / month$825
Owner occupied92.0%
Renter occupied8.0%
Vacant58.7%
Single-family detached80.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes20.0%
Median rooms4.6
Avg household size (owned)2.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–200915.2%
1990–199920.3%
1980–198921.8%
1970–197922.3%
1960–19696.8%
1950–19596.6%
1940–19492.0%
1939 or earlier2.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.5%
1 bedroom11.6%
2 bedrooms40.3%
3 bedrooms38.0%
4 bedrooms4.6%
5+ bedrooms2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle22.1%
2 vehicles36.8%
3 or more39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.2%
Electricity5.5%
Propane / LP gas57.7%
Fuel oil5.5%
Wood30.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9155.8%
Cohabiting couple2112.9%
Male householder, no spouse3018.4%
Female householder, no spouse2112.9%
Households with children under 183722.7%
Households with seniors (65+)7042.9%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.1%18.2%
Married58.5%60.0%
Separated1.9%0.0%
Widowed3.8%10.3%
Divorced15.7%11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%
Some HS, no diploma 14.6%
HS graduate 46.9%
Some college, no degree 12.2%
Associate's degree 3.7%
Bachelor's degree 15.0%
Graduate / professional 4.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.3%
Bachelor's or higher19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3239.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1822.0%
High school44.9%
College / grad school2834.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%
Education & healthcare 16.3%
Construction 14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%
Retail trade 9.2%
Public administration 5.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.0%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Other services 3.5%
Agriculture & mining 2.8%
Professional & management 2.8%
Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.8%
Service19.1%
Sales & office28.4%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation11.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector50.4%
Government11.3%
Self-employed21.3%
Unpaid family workers17.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.6%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home20.0%
Other means3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)34.2

Poverty

All people 13.4%
Under 18 years 5.8%
18 and over 14.6%
Married-couple families 3.3%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.5%
Retirement income31.3%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.4%
High blood pressure39.3%
High cholesterol38.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis31.3%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.5%
Binge drinking22.2%
No physical activity23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.8%
Depression19.7%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist66.7%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss12.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans309.3%
Disability%
Any disability10.1%
Under 189.3%
18–64 years5.8%
65 and over20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.6%
Public insurance59.6%
No insurance3.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only37098.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)376100.0%
Born in same state376100.0%
Born in different state34692.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab297.7%
French195.1%
Italian184.8%
AncestryCount%
Polish82.1%
English71.9%
Irish10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.4%
Internet access88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54462

What city is ZIP code 54462 in?

ZIP code 54462 is primarily assigned to Pearson, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54462 in?

ZIP code 54462 falls within Langlade County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54462 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 54462 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54462 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 54462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54462 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 54462 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54462 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 54462 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54462 in?

ZIP code 54462 observes the CST timezone.

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