Polk County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 13 ZIP codes · 13 cities
13
ZIP codes
45,431
population (2021)
+2.8%
pop change since 2010
55095
FIPS code
Polk County ZIP code map
About Polk County
Polk County is located in Wisconsin and contains 13 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 45,431 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.8% from 44,205 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Polk County is 55095.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 45,431 |
| 2010 population | 44,205 |
| Change | +2.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55095 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Polk County
Amery
Balsam Lake
Centuria
Clayton
Clear Lake
Cushing
Dresser
Frederic
Luck
Milltown
Osceola
Saint Croix Falls
Star Prairie
ZIP codes for Polk County, WI (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54001 | Amery | Polk | View map |
| 54004 | Clayton | Polk | View map |
| 54005 | Clear Lake | Polk | View map |
| 54006 | Cushing | Polk | View map |
| 54009 | Dresser | Polk | View map |
| 54020 | Osceola | Polk | View map |
| 54024 | Saint Croix Falls | Polk | View map |
| 54026 | Star Prairie | Polk | View map |
| 54810 | Balsam Lake | Polk | View map |
| 54824 | Centuria | Polk | View map |
| 54837 | Frederic | Polk | View map |
| 54853 | Luck | Polk | View map |
| 54858 | Milltown | Polk | View map |
Demographics & statistics
45,390
Population
46.6
Median age
$74,151
Median household income
$37,614
Per capita income
$216,146
Median home value
$880
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
20,538
Housing units
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,086
Under 5
1,051
1,241
5–9
1,201
1,452
10–14
1,405
1,309
15–19
1,265
1,065
20–24
1,030
2,337
25–34
2,261
2,705
35–44
2,616
2,923
45–54
2,826
1,996
55–59
1,931
1,959
60–64
1,895
3,004
65–74
2,906
1,518
75–84
1,468
478
85+
462
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,185 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 36,205 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 9,836 | 22.3% |
| Median age | 46.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,162 | 93.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,329 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 734 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 245 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 228 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $74,151 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
27.6%
$300k–$500k
21.8%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,146 |
| Median rent / month | $880 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 21.0% |
| Single-family detached | 82.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 33.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% |
| Electricity | 11.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| Wood | 9.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,358 | 54.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,402 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,415 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,573 | 19.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,638 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,659 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 21.1% |
| Married | 55.9% | 57.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
12.8%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 553 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 511 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,060 | 46.6% |
| High school | 2,404 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,302 | 13.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.3%
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Retail trade
10.4%
Construction
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Other services
5.2%
Professional & management
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.0% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.0% |
| Production & transportation | 23.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.2% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.1% |
| Retirement income | 30.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 24.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,127 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,253 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 342 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 180 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 52 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,755 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 44,564 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 24,966 | 54.9% |
| Foreign born | 191 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 635 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 394 | 64.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 7,341 | 16.2% |
| Italian | 4,578 | 10.1% |
| French | 2,855 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 2,195 | 4.8% |
| Dutch | 1,526 | 3.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 912 | 2% |
| English | 485 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 193 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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