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Vilas County
Presque Isle, WI
54557
54557 ZIP Code — Presque Isle, WI
Vilas County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54557 is located in
Presque Isle ,
Wisconsin ,
within Vilas County .
It covers approximately 89.85 square miles and serves a population of
1,043 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715 .
About ZIP code 54557
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 $394,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $93,984. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 54557 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,043
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
125
Geography
Land area
89.85 sq mi
Water area
21.74 sq mi
Latitude
46.2292
Longitude
-89.7420
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.2%
49.0%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
32.3%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
24.1%
14.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.3%
4.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$93,984
Median household income
$394,800
Median home value
$1,036
Median monthly rent
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 56 5.4% 18 and over 987 94.6% 65 and over 544 52.2% Median age 66.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 989 92.7% Two or more races 46 4.3% Hispanic or Latino 24 2.2% Black or African American 8 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.2%
49.0%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
32.3%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
24.1%
14.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.3%
4.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 3.6% $15k–$25k 4.6% $25k–$35k 7.0% $35k–$50k 8.0% $50k–$75k 17.6% $75k–$100k 15.2% $100k–$150k 30.5% $150k–$200k 8.0% $200k+ 4.0% Median income $93,984
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $394,800 Median rent / month $1,036 Owner occupied 97.4% Renter occupied 2.6% Vacant 76.4% Single-family detached 97.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.1% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 20.3% 1990–1999 19.1% 1980–1989 11.3% 1970–1979 13.4% 1960–1969 10.3% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 8.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 10.2% 2 bedrooms 38.0% 3 bedrooms 35.7% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.8% 1 vehicle 25.1% 2 vehicles 47.7% 3 or more 19.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 28.9% Electricity 6.8% Propane / LP gas 45.3% Fuel oil 0.4% Wood 17.6% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 293 58.7% Cohabiting couple 24 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 114 22.8% Female householder, no spouse 68 13.6% Households with children under 18 29 5.8% Households with seniors (65+) 290 58.1% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.8% 12.2% Married 63.0% 78.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 9.0% 4.8% Divorced 6.3% 4.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
17.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.8% Bachelor's or higher 43.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 18.8% Kindergarten 2 4.2% Elementary school 17 35.4% High school 10 20.8% College / grad school 10 20.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
17.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.1%
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Professional & management
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.0% Service 13.0% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 21.1% Production & transportation 10.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.6% Government 11.1% Self-employed 20.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.4% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 21.9% Other means 4.6% Avg commute (minutes) 31.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.9% Retirement income 53.7% Supplemental Security 1.0% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 0.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.0% High blood pressure 42.7% High cholesterol 42.9% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 34.6% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 11.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.7% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 19.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.1% Depression 17.2% Fair or poor health 12.7% Poor mental health 10.1% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 7.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.3% Visited dentist 75.2% Cholesterol screening 94.5% Teeth loss 8.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 108 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 23.7% Under 18 16.1% 18–64 years 2.9% 65 and over 41.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.2% Public insurance 56.8% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 5.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,021 97.9% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,041 99.8% Born in same state 1,031 98.8% Born in different state 590 56.6% Foreign born 10 1.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.2% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 149 14.3% Italian 131 12.6% Polish 72 6.9% English 24 2.3% Arab 18 1.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 11 1.1% Irish 9 0.9% German 8 0.8% Norwegian 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.8% Internet access 90.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54557
What city is ZIP code 54557 in?
ZIP code 54557 is primarily assigned to Presque Isle, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54557 in?
ZIP code 54557 falls within Vilas County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54557 have an older population?
52% of residents in ZIP code 54557 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 54557 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 54557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 54557 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 54557 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 54557 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 54557 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 54557 in?
ZIP code 54557 observes the CST timezone.
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