54865 ZIP Code — Port Wing, WI

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54865 is located in Port Wing, Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. It covers approximately 64.82 square miles and serves a population of 539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54865

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 $176,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,000. 49% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54865 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

539

population

64.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Wing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54844 Herbster (8.4 mi) 54847 Iron River (12.5 mi) 54820 Brule (13.8 mi) 54854 Maple (14.1 mi) 54827 Cornucopia (15 mi) 54891 Washburn (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	539
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	64.82 sq mi
Water area	2.82 sq mi
Latitude	46.7472
Longitude	-91.4059
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	48.0%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

539

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$56,000

Median household income

$37,432

Per capita income

$176,800

Median home value

$617

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

528

Housing units

41.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	14.3%
18 and over	462	85.7%
65 and over	170	31.5%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Black or African American 2.4%

Two or more races 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	510	94.6%
Black or African American	13	2.4%
Two or more races	11	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$56,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,800
Median rent / month	$617
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	49.0%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	66.8%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	12.0%
Solar	1.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	42	14.4%
Male householder, no spouse	55	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	70	24.0%
Households with children under 18	80	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	46.2%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	26.6%
Married	54.3%	47.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	9.3%
Divorced	10.1%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 22.7%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 17.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	41.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.7%
Elementary school	20	16.5%
High school	33	27.3%
College / grad school	66	54.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Retail trade 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 4.0%

Professional & management 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.3%
Government	31.6%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	506	93.9%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	535	99.3%
Born in same state	535	99.3%
Born in different state	237	44.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.7%
Not a US citizen	2	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	89	16.5%
Italian	42	7.8%
French	36	6.7%
Arab	14	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	2.4%
English	7	1.3%
Dutch	7	1.3%
German	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.2%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54865

What city is ZIP code 54865 in?

ZIP code 54865 is primarily assigned to Port Wing, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54865 in?

ZIP code 54865 falls within Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54865 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 54865 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54865 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 54865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54865 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54865 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54865 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54865 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54865 in?

ZIP code 54865 observes the CST timezone.