Rusk County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
14,123
population (2021)
-4.3%
pop change since 2010
55107
FIPS code
Rusk County ZIP code map
About Rusk County
Rusk County is located in Wisconsin and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,123 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.3% from 14,755 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Rusk County is 55107.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,123 |
| 2010 population | 14,755 |
| Change | -4.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55107 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Rusk County
ZIP codes for Rusk County, WI (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54526 | Glen Flora | Rusk | View map |
| 54530 | Hawkins | Rusk | View map |
| 54563 | Tony | Rusk | View map |
| 54731 | Conrath | Rusk | View map |
| 54766 | Sheldon | Rusk | View map |
| 54819 | Bruce | Rusk | View map |
| 54848 | Ladysmith | Rusk | View map |
| 54895 | Weyerhaeuser | Rusk | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,965
Population
48.9
Median age
$57,345
Median household income
$30,890
Per capita income
$137,663
Median home value
$719
Median monthly rent
84.6%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
6,768
Housing units
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
402
Under 5
375
393
5–9
366
420
10–14
391
412
15–19
385
335
20–24
313
649
25–34
605
722
35–44
673
893
45–54
833
523
55–59
488
690
60–64
643
1,088
65–74
1,014
505
75–84
472
194
85+
181
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,874 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 11,091 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,454 | 25.1% |
| Median age | 48.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,339 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 394 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 155 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
22.4%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $57,345 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.0%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
18.1%
$200k–$300k
16.8%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,663 |
| Median rent / month | $719 |
| Owner occupied | 84.6% |
| Renter occupied | 15.4% |
| Vacant | 29.4% |
| Single-family detached | 84.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 32.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.3% |
| Electricity | 6.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 54.2% |
| Fuel oil | 5.6% |
| Wood | 18.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,063 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 462 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,192 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,372 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,357 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,435 | 41.4% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 20.1% |
| Married | 55.0% | 54.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
44.7%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
10.4%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 121 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 148 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,222 | 47.0% |
| High school | 602 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 323 | 16.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
27.5%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Retail trade
8.8%
Agriculture & mining
8.8%
Construction
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Professional & management
5.0%
Other services
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Public administration
3.5%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.8% |
| Service | 13.9% |
| Sales & office | 15.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.0% |
| Production & transportation | 30.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.3% |
| Retirement income | 33.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 22.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 929 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,188 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 122 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 15 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,797 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 13,747 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 10,814 | 77.7% |
| Foreign born | 50 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 168 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 116 | 47.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,326 | 9.5% |
| Italian | 1,300 | 9.3% |
| French | 870 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 659 | 4.7% |
| English | 333 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 138 | 1% |
| Dutch | 136 | 1% |
| Irish | 36 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 86.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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