54021 ZIP Code — Prescott, WI
Pierce County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54021 is located in Prescott, Wisconsin, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 43.64 square miles and serves a population of 7,209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
About ZIP code 54021
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $294,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $92,708. The poverty rate of 5% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,209
population
43.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54021 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54021
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Prescott | Acceptable |
| Prescott | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55089 Welch (8.1 mi)
55033 Hastings (8.3 mi)
54014 Hager City (8.4 mi)
54022 River Falls (10.4 mi)
55016 Cottage Grove (12.2 mi)
54011 Ellsworth (12.2 mi)
55031 Hampton (13.9 mi)
55001 Afton (14 mi)
54003 Beldenville (14.5 mi)
55071 Saint Paul Park (14.9 mi)
55043 Lakeland (15.4 mi)
54723 Bay City (16.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,209 |
| Population density | 165 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.7202 |
| Longitude | -92.7166 |
| 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 | 26.6% | 29.9% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.2% | 29.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
7,209
Population
165
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$92,708
Median household income
$46,401
Per capita income
$294,900
Median home value
$1,272
Median monthly rent
76.1%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
2,411
Housing units
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
272
Under 5
269
236
5–9
232
204
10–14
202
185
15–19
183
175
20–24
172
510
25–34
503
453
35–44
448
460
45–54
454
267
55–59
263
297
60–64
293
372
65–74
368
132
75–84
131
64
85+
64
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,681 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 5,528 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,131 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
3.8%
Other race
1.8%
Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,746 | 90% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 284 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 283 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 137 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.6% | 29.9% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.2% | 29.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k+
11.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.6% |
| $200k+ | 11.2% |
| Median income | $92,708 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k–$300k
34.4%
$300k–$500k
28.5%
$500k–$1M
17.3%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $294,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,272 |
| Owner occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter occupied | 23.9% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 71.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% |
| 3 or more | 30.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.9% |
| Electricity | 19.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.5% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,706 | 57.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 358 | 12.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 335 | 11.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 546 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,002 | 34.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 681 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 22.2% |
| Married | 60.4% | 57.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
28.9%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 119 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 658 | 43.4% |
| High school | 362 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 303 | 20.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Retail trade
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Professional & management
6.1%
Construction
5.9%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.1% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
5.4%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
26.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 27.1% |
| No physical activity | 16.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 73.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 221 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.3% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,668 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,065 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 6,985 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,284 | 17.8% |
| Foreign born | 80 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 144 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 138 | 95.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 882 | 12.2% |
| Polish | 751 | 10.4% |
| French | 303 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 162 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 159 | 2.2% |
| English | 77 | 1.1% |
| German | 37 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54021
What city is ZIP code 54021 in?
ZIP code 54021 is primarily assigned to Prescott, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54021 in?
ZIP code 54021 falls within Pierce County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 54021?
ZIP code 54021 has an estimated population of 7,209 residents, with a density of 165 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54021?
The median household income in ZIP code 54021 is $92,708, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54021?
The median home value in ZIP code 54021 is $294,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 54021 in?
ZIP code 54021 observes the CST timezone.