54470 ZIP Code — Rib Lake, WI

Taylor County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54470 is located in Rib Lake, Wisconsin, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 105.47 square miles and serves a population of 2,122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54470

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 $140,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,111. 46% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54470 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,122
population
105.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54470 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54470

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City Status
Rib Lake Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54451 Medford (12.5 mi) 54459 Ogema (13.3 mi) 54490 Westboro (13.6 mi) 54480 Stetsonville (16.1 mi) 54411 Athens (17.8 mi) 54425 Dorchester (19.4 mi) 54556 Prentice (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,122
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 119
Geography
Land area 105.47 sq mi
Water area 0.93 sq mi
Latitude 45.2740
Longitude -90.1674
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 52.5% 47.7% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 33.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 13.1% 15.6% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.9% 2.9% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,122
Population
20
People per sq mi
45.7
Median age
$57,111
Median household income
$27,837
Per capita income
$140,300
Median home value
$673
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
931
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
65
Under 5
70
48
5–9
50
60
10–14
64
58
15–19
62
72
20–24
77
111
25–34
117
91
35–44
97
124
45–54
131
92
55–59
97
78
60–64
83
138
65–74
146
60
75–84
63
33
85+
35
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1843420.5%
18 and over1,68879.5%
65 and over47522.4%
Median age45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%
Two or more races 4%
Hispanic or Latino 4%
Asian 1.4%
Other race 1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,96889%
Two or more races894%
Hispanic or Latino884%
Asian301.4%
Other race231%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander90.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.5% 47.7% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 33.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 13.1% 15.6% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.9% 2.9% 5.2%
Under $10k 6.2%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 6.5%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 16.1%
$50k–$75k 27.6%
$75k–$100k 13.6%
$100k–$150k 12.2%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.2%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k6.5%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k16.1%
$50k–$75k27.6%
$75k–$100k13.6%
$100k–$150k12.2%
$150k–$200k4.2%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$57,111

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%
$50k–$100k 30.0%
$100k–$150k 18.8%
$150k–$200k 18.8%
$200k–$300k 14.1%
$300k–$500k 10.9%
$500k–$1M 3.0%
$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$140,300
Median rent / month$673
Owner occupied81.2%
Renter occupied18.8%
Vacant23.4%
Single-family detached76.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.8%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.9%
2000–200910.7%
1990–199914.6%
1980–198910.2%
1970–197914.2%
1960–19696.3%
1950–19595.2%
1940–19495.4%
1939 or earlier25.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom10.5%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms38.8%
4 bedrooms15.3%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.0%
1 vehicle32.1%
2 vehicles38.3%
3 or more25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas30.3%
Electricity18.0%
Propane / LP gas32.8%
Fuel oil1.2%
Wood16.4%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family44152.9%
Cohabiting couple587.0%
Male householder, no spouse16920.3%
Female householder, no spouse16519.8%
Households with children under 1819623.5%
Households with seniors (65+)32539.0%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.1%29.6%
Married53.0%49.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.3%14.3%
Divorced14.6%6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%
Some HS, no diploma 7.6%
HS graduate 42.4%
Some college, no degree 18.9%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.4%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.2%
Bachelor's or higher19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool51.2%
Kindergarten112.7%
Elementary school18745.4%
High school11427.7%
College / grad school9523.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.6%
Education & healthcare 18.4%
Retail trade 12.1%
Agriculture & mining 6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%
Other services 4.6%
Construction 4.1%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Transportation & utilities 3.8%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Public administration 2.0%
Professional & management 1.8%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.3%
Service15.4%
Sales & office15.8%
Natural resources & construction8.9%
Production & transportation35.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.3%
Government8.3%
Self-employed6.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.0%
Carpool17.1%
Public transit1.3%
Walk1.9%
Work from home10.0%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)26.7

Poverty

All people 10.6%
Under 18 years 10.0%
18 and over 10.8%
Married-couple families 5.0%
Female-led households 2.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.1%
Retirement income33.0%
Supplemental Security8.8%
Cash public assistance5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP7.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.3%
High blood pressure33.9%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis27.4%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.3%
Binge drinking21.8%
No physical activity23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.8%
Depression19.7%
Fair or poor health13.5%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist67.7%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss13.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1197.0%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years10.6%
65 and over23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.4%
Public insurance44.2%
No insurance4.5%
Uninsured under 194.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,98793.6%
Spanish593.0%
Other Indo-European452.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander70.4%
Other languages70.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,07597.8%
Born in same state2,05196.7%
Born in different state1,64177.3%
Foreign born241.1%
Naturalized citizen472.2%
Not a US citizen1429.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1386.5%
French713.3%
Polish622.9%
Arab502.4%
German231.1%
AncestryCount%
English200.9%
Dutch170.8%
Irish90.4%
Norwegian20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.3%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54470

What city is ZIP code 54470 in?

ZIP code 54470 is primarily assigned to Rib Lake, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54470 in?

ZIP code 54470 falls within Taylor County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54470 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 54470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54470 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 54470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54470?

The median home value in ZIP code 54470 is $140,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 54470?

ZIP code 54470 has an estimated population of 2,122 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54470 in?

ZIP code 54470 observes the CST timezone.

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