54471 ZIP Code — Ringle, WI

Marathon County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54471 is located in Ringle, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. It covers approximately 44.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,643 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54471

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 $250,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($84,327) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54471 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,643

population

44.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ringle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54476 Schofield (5.6 mi) 54403 Wausau (7 mi) 54440 Hatley (8.5 mi) 54408 Aniwa (9.2 mi) 54474 Rothschild (10 mi) 54427 Eland (12.8 mi) 54414 Birnamwood (12.9 mi) 54401 Wausau (14.2 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (16.3 mi) 54409 Antigo (16.5 mi) 54473 Rosholt (18.6 mi) 54455 Mosinee (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,643
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	44.64 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	44.9339
Longitude	-89.4263
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	22.6%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.9%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,643

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$84,327

Median household income

$40,937

Per capita income

$250,900

Median home value

$1,375

Median monthly rent

95.9%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

572

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

127

45–54

101

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	23.6%
18 and over	1,256	76.4%
65 and over	316	19.2%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Asian 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 1%

Two or more races 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,524	91.4%
Asian	56	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.5%
Other race	25	1.5%
Black or African American	17	1%
Two or more races	12	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.6%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.9%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 10.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	10.8%
Median income	$84,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 37.7%

$300k–$500k 26.8%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,900
Median rent / month	$1,375
Owner occupied	95.9%
Renter occupied	4.1%
Vacant	0.8%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	23.7%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	6.9%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.7%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	37.4%
Fuel oil	5.9%
Wood	13.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	420	71.1%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	87	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	50	8.5%
Households with children under 18	175	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	28.6%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	16.7%
Married	67.3%	70.0%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	6.2%
Divorced	6.5%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	6.2%
Kindergarten	33	8.5%
Elementary school	203	52.2%
High school	90	23.1%
College / grad school	39	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 22.4%

Construction 8.6%

Retail trade 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Professional & management 3.2%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 36.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	26.3%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,577	96.0%
Spanish	29	1.8%
Other Indo-European	16	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,593	97.0%
Born in same state	1,593	97.0%
Born in different state	1,419	86.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	50	3.0%
Not a US citizen	32	64.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	172	10.5%
French	104	6.3%
Polish	71	4.3%
English	62	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	1.5%
German	16	1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54471

What city is ZIP code 54471 in?

ZIP code 54471 is primarily assigned to Ringle, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54471 in?

ZIP code 54471 falls within Marathon County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54471 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 54471 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54471 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54471 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 54471?

ZIP code 54471 has an estimated population of 1,643 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54471?

The median household income in ZIP code 54471 is $84,327, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54471 in?

ZIP code 54471 observes the CST timezone.