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Langlade County
Pickerel, WI
54465
54465 ZIP Code — Pickerel, WI
Langlade County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54465 is located in
Pickerel ,
Wisconsin ,
within Langlade County .
It covers approximately 37.78 square miles and serves a population of
720 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715 .
About ZIP code 54465
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($52,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 65% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 54465 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
720
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
37.78 sq mi
Water area
3.95 sq mi
Latitude
45.3519
Longitude
-88.9078
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.0%
48.6%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
34.6%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
7.0%
14.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$52,500
Median household income
$221,700
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 76 10.6% 18 and over 644 89.4% 65 and over 309 42.9% Median age 62.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Group Count % White 710 98.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 1.2% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.1% Two or more races 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.0%
48.6%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
34.6%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
7.0%
14.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.0%
5.2%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 12.3% $25k–$35k 18.9% $35k–$50k 15.1% $50k–$75k 21.1% $75k–$100k 6.3% $100k–$150k 12.9% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 7.4% Median income $52,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $221,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.9% Renter occupied 3.1% Vacant 68.3% Single-family detached 88.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.8% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.9% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 27.7% 1990–1999 15.7% 1980–1989 21.4% 1970–1979 10.6% 1960–1969 10.0% 1950–1959 8.3% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 2.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 6.7% 2 bedrooms 49.3% 3 bedrooms 31.1% 4 bedrooms 10.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.7% 1 vehicle 39.7% 2 vehicles 37.7% 3 or more 20.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.9% Electricity 0.3% Propane / LP gas 82.0% Fuel oil 2.0% Wood 12.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 180 51.4% Cohabiting couple 9 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 56 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 105 30.0% Households with children under 18 30 8.6% Households with seniors (65+) 208 59.4% Average household size 2.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.5% 9.6% Married 71.4% 58.4% Separated 0.0% 0.5% Widowed 4.4% 26.3% Divorced 10.8% 5.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
2.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.9% Bachelor's or higher 14.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 2.4% Kindergarten 3 3.6% Elementary school 27 32.5% High school 18 21.7% College / grad school 33 39.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Professional & management
12.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Public administration
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.3% Service 15.9% Sales & office 21.0% Natural resources & construction 12.9% Production & transportation 15.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.0% Government 14.8% Self-employed 10.7% Unpaid family workers 2.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.1% Carpool 10.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.7% Work from home 11.1% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 29.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 64.9% Retirement income 48.9% Supplemental Security 0.9% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 5.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 45.2% High cholesterol 42.8% Diabetes 14.7% Heart disease 10.9% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 36.9% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 10.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 26.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.1% Depression 19.4% Fair or poor health 17.2% Poor mental health 11.9% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.3% Visited dentist 65.2% Cholesterol screening 92.4% Teeth loss 14.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 55 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 2.6% 18–64 years 15.8% 65 and over 21.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.2% Public insurance 53.3% No insurance 4.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 707 98.2% 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) 720 100.0% Born in same state 720 100.0% Born in different state 593 82.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 85 11.8% French 63 8.8% Arab 30 4.2% English 29 4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 15 2.1% German 6 0.8% Irish 5 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.6% Internet access 93.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54465
What city is ZIP code 54465 in?
ZIP code 54465 is primarily assigned to Pickerel, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54465 in?
ZIP code 54465 falls within Forest County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54465 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 54465 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 54465 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 54465 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 54465 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 54465 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 54465?
15% 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 54465 in?
ZIP code 54465 observes the CST timezone.
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