Portage County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 12 ZIP codes · 10 cities
12
ZIP codes
70,468
population (2021)
+0.6%
pop change since 2010
55097
FIPS code
Portage County ZIP code map
About Portage County
Portage County is located in Wisconsin and contains 12 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 70,468 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.6% from 70,019 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Portage County is 55097.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 70,468 |
| 2010 population | 70,019 |
| Change | +0.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55097 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Portage County
Almond
Amherst
Amherst Junction
Bancroft
Custer
Junction City
Nelsonville
Plover
Rosholt
Stevens Point
ZIP codes for Portage County, WI (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54406 | Amherst | Portage | View map |
| 54407 | Amherst Junction | Portage | View map |
| 54423 | Custer | Portage | View map |
| 54443 | Junction City | Portage | View map |
| 54458 | Nelsonville | Portage | View map |
| 54467 | Plover | Portage | View map |
| 54473 | Rosholt | Portage | View map |
| 54481 | Stevens Point | Portage | View map |
| 54482 | Stevens Point | Portage | View map |
| 54492 | Stevens Point | Portage | View map |
| 54909 | Almond | Portage | View map |
| 54921 | Bancroft | Portage | View map |
Demographics & statistics
67,331
Population
37.2
Median age
$71,986
Median household income
$37,727
Per capita income
$224,770
Median home value
$865
Median monthly rent
82.6%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
21,166
Housing units
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,619
Under 5
1,467
1,999
5–9
1,811
1,829
10–14
1,657
2,817
15–19
2,552
4,166
20–24
3,775
4,244
25–34
3,845
3,949
35–44
3,578
3,963
45–54
3,592
2,290
55–59
2,076
2,363
60–64
2,141
3,637
65–74
3,295
1,838
75–84
1,665
610
85+
553
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,632 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 54,699 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 11,598 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
1.6%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,434 | 88.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,022 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 2,001 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,751 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 1,102 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 621 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 145 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $71,986 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
6.9%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
31.8%
$300k–$500k
20.3%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,770 |
| Median rent / month | $865 |
| Owner occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter occupied | 17.4% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 81.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 36.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.9% |
| Electricity | 9.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.1% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| Wood | 9.8% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,378 | 59.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,642 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,510 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,562 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,790 | 25.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,032 | 33.9% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 24.2% |
| Married | 58.3% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
35.2%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 773 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 681 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,864 | 43.4% |
| High school | 2,812 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 7,139 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Retail trade
9.7%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Professional & management
7.2%
Construction
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.5%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
10.0%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 25.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,951 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 64,245 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1,208 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 514 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 142 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 540 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 64,804 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 64,427 | 96.6% |
| Born in different state | 52,431 | 81.1% |
| Foreign born | 377 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,527 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,344 | 45.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,716 | 10% |
| French | 4,697 | 7% |
| Polish | 4,550 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 3,808 | 5.7% |
| English | 1,079 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 758 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 511 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 165 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 154 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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