54762 ZIP Code — Prairie Farm, WI

Barron County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54762 is located in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, within Barron County. It covers approximately 53.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 534/715.

About ZIP code 54762

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 $154,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,083. 35% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54762 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,253

population

53.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prairie Farm	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54733 Dallas (6.5 mi) 54004 Clayton (6.9 mi) 54763 Ridgeland (7.4 mi) 54005 Clear Lake (10.7 mi) 54725 Boyceville (11.4 mi) 54805 Almena (11.8 mi) 54772 Wheeler (11.9 mi) 54812 Barron (13.1 mi) 54889 Turtle Lake (14.5 mi) 54013 Glenwood City (16.6 mi) 54007 Deer Park (17.3 mi) 54001 Amery (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,253
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	53.20 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	45.2413
Longitude	-91.9988
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	534/715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	47.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	32.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	16.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,253

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$60,083

Median household income

$32,392

Per capita income

$154,700

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

496

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	19.9%
18 and over	1,004	80.1%
65 and over	208	16.6%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,197	93.7%
Two or more races	32	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.9%
Asian	10	0.8%
Other race	9	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	47.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	32.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	16.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$60,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,700
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	22.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	52.9%
Fuel oil	8.6%
Wood	16.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	273	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	28	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	111	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	89	17.8%
Households with children under 18	123	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	32.1%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	20.7%
Married	51.4%	58.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%
Widowed	2.1%	10.0%
Divorced	12.7%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.7%
Kindergarten	13	5.8%
Elementary school	117	52.5%
High school	62	27.8%
College / grad school	25	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.0%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Construction 11.8%

Retail trade 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 2.7%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 10.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	23.2%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,205	96.2%
Spanish	8	0.7%
Other Indo-European	6	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,235	98.6%
Born in same state	1,229	98.1%
Born in different state	816	65.1%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.4%
Not a US citizen	10	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	368	29.4%
French	89	7.1%
Arab	59	4.7%
Italian	53	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	2.4%
German	20	1.6%
Dutch	18	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54762

What city is ZIP code 54762 in?

ZIP code 54762 is primarily assigned to Prairie Farm, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54762 in?

ZIP code 54762 falls within Barron County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54762?

12% 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 54762 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 54762 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54762?

The median home value in ZIP code 54762 is $154,700.

Does ZIP code 54762 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54762 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54762 in?

ZIP code 54762 observes the CST timezone.