54966 ZIP Code — Plainfield, WI

Waushara County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54966 is located in Plainfield, Wisconsin, within Waushara County. It covers approximately 81.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54966

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 $138,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,188. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54966 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,008

population

81.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54966 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54966

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54966. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plainfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54921 Bancroft (6.2 mi) 54909 Almond (7.5 mi) 54943 Hancock (9.6 mi) 54467 Plover (13.6 mi) 54984 Wild Rose (14.4 mi) 54406 Amherst (14.4 mi) 54930 Coloma (14.8 mi) 54494 Wisconsin Rapids (14.9 mi) 54982 Wautoma (15.3 mi) 54981 Waupaca (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,008
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	81.54 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	44.2308
Longitude	-89.4861
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	41.8%	47.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,008

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$62,188

Median household income

$32,484

Per capita income

$138,300

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

898

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

136

35–44

108

45–54

126

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

139

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	465	23.2%
18 and over	1,543	76.8%
65 and over	437	21.8%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Other race 4.5%

Two or more races 3.8%

Asian 1.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,792	82.3%
Hispanic or Latino	169	7.8%
Other race	99	4.5%
Two or more races	83	3.8%
Asian	27	1.2%
Black or African American	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	47.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$62,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,300
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.7%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	33.8%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	12.2%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	409	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	69	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	107	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	204	25.9%
Households with children under 18	222	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	318	40.3%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	26.3%
Married	58.2%	47.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.3%	14.0%
Divorced	12.3%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	9.3%
Kindergarten	16	3.4%
Elementary school	230	49.6%
High school	92	19.8%
College / grad school	83	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Retail trade 10.9%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Construction 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	23.6%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,920	95.6%
Spanish	44	2.3%
Other Indo-European	42	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,930	96.1%
Born in same state	1,913	95.3%
Born in different state	1,522	75.8%
Foreign born	17	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	78	3.9%
Not a US citizen	42	53.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	195	9.7%
Italian	151	7.5%
Polish	125	6.2%
Arab	85	4.2%
English	40	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	24	1.2%
Dutch	19	0.9%
Norwegian	10	0.5%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54966

What city is ZIP code 54966 in?

ZIP code 54966 is primarily assigned to Plainfield, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54966 in?

ZIP code 54966 falls within Waushara County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54966?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54966 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54966 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54966 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 54966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54966?

The median home value in ZIP code 54966 is $138,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 54966 in?

ZIP code 54966 observes the CST timezone.