54864 ZIP Code — Poplar, WI

Douglas County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54864 is located in Poplar, Wisconsin, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 51.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54864

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,506
population
51.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54864 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54864

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City Status
Poplar Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54874 South Range (7 mi) 54854 Maple (7.5 mi) 54849 Lake Nebagamon (10.6 mi) 54820 Brule (13.1 mi) 54880 Superior (14.5 mi) 55802 Duluth (15.2 mi) 55812 Duluth (18 mi) 55805 Duluth (18.3 mi) 55806 Duluth (18.4 mi) 55807 Duluth (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,506
Population density 29 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 031
Geography
Land area 51.54 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 46.6183
Longitude -91.8153
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 38.4% 44.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 32.1% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 27.3% 20.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.9% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,506
Population
29
People per sq mi
43.7
Median age
$78,000
Median household income
$35,930
Per capita income
$209,900
Median home value
$975
Median monthly rent
95.4%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
630
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
30
56
5–9
46
75
10–14
61
48
15–19
38
46
20–24
37
80
25–34
65
81
35–44
65
151
45–54
122
98
55–59
80
64
60–64
52
65
65–74
53
25
75–84
20
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1837524.9%
18 and over1,13175.1%
65 and over17411.6%
Median age43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Two or more races 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Other race 1.6%
Black or African American 1.1%
GroupCount%
White1,35687.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native664.3%
Two or more races422.7%
Hispanic or Latino382.5%
Other race251.6%
Black or African American171.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.4% 44.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 32.1% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 27.3% 20.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.9% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 11.6%
$25k–$35k 6.7%
$35k–$50k 7.0%
$50k–$75k 12.8%
$75k–$100k 17.5%
$100k–$150k 25.4%
$150k–$200k 9.5%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k11.6%
$25k–$35k6.7%
$35k–$50k7.0%
$50k–$75k12.8%
$75k–$100k17.5%
$100k–$150k25.4%
$150k–$200k9.5%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$78,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%
$50k–$100k 5.7%
$100k–$150k 7.9%
$150k–$200k 21.5%
$200k–$300k 30.3%
$300k–$500k 21.1%
$500k–$1M 1.1%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$209,900
Median rent / month$975
Owner occupied95.4%
Renter occupied4.6%
Vacant13.1%
Single-family detached87.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.4%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.66

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20195.3%
2000–200917.7%
1990–19994.4%
1980–198921.8%
1970–197920.0%
1960–19694.4%
1950–19592.4%
1940–19495.5%
1939 or earlier17.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms19.1%
3 bedrooms52.0%
4 bedrooms20.7%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.0%
1 vehicle23.3%
2 vehicles30.9%
3 or more42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas16.5%
Electricity4.6%
Propane / LP gas64.0%
Fuel oil1.8%
Wood11.6%
Solar0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family34460.4%
Cohabiting couple447.7%
Male householder, no spouse9917.4%
Female householder, no spouse8314.6%
Households with children under 1817731.1%
Households with seniors (65+)12521.9%
Average household size2.64

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.6%14.6%
Married59.5%60.9%
Separated0.0%0.7%
Widowed0.9%13.0%
Divorced8.0%10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 3.5%
HS graduate 35.8%
Some college, no degree 25.6%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 16.2%
Graduate / professional 6.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.8%
Bachelor's or higher22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool246.5%
Kindergarten4612.4%
Elementary school17847.8%
High school8623.1%
College / grad school3810.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%
Construction 10.9%
Public administration 10.9%
Professional & management 10.3%
Manufacturing 8.5%
Retail trade 8.5%
Transportation & utilities 8.5%
Wholesale trade 7.5%
Other services 4.2%
Finance & real estate 4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%
Agriculture & mining 0.6%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.5%
Service14.2%
Sales & office19.5%
Natural resources & construction17.8%
Production & transportation19.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.7%
Government19.1%
Self-employed2.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.6%
Carpool3.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.3%
Work from home17.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.4

Poverty

All people 5.9%
Under 18 years 4.6%
18 and over 6.3%
Married-couple families 3.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.8%
Retirement income27.9%
Supplemental Security5.1%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP3.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.7%
High blood pressure28.9%
High cholesterol32.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Heart disease5.5%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis22.5%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.4%
Binge drinking26.1%
No physical activity18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.4%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health10.8%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist68.6%
Cholesterol screening87.7%
Teeth loss10.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans928.2%
Disability%
Any disability14.4%
Under 181.9%
18–64 years16.5%
65 and over30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance85.6%
Public insurance24.2%
No insurance1.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,43995.6%
Spanish110.8%
Other Indo-European110.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,49699.3%
Born in same state1,48598.6%
Born in different state51534.2%
Foreign born110.7%
Naturalized citizen100.7%
Not a US citizen220.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish22815.1%
Italian1298.6%
French543.6%
German352.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab221.5%
English110.7%
Dutch100.7%
Norwegian10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.8%
Internet access96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54864

What city is ZIP code 54864 in?

ZIP code 54864 is primarily assigned to Poplar, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54864 in?

ZIP code 54864 falls within Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54864 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 54864 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 54864?

ZIP code 54864 has an estimated population of 1,506 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54864?

The median home value in ZIP code 54864 is $209,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54864?

The median household income in ZIP code 54864 is $78,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54864 in?

ZIP code 54864 observes the CST timezone.

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