54559 ZIP Code — Saxon, WI

Iron County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54559 is located in Saxon, Wisconsin, within Iron County. It covers approximately 121.75 square miles and serves a population of 918 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54559

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,172. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54559 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

918

population

121.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saxon	Acceptable
Saxon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49938 Ironwood (11.5 mi) 54534 Hurley (12.5 mi) 54550 Montreal (12.9 mi) 54846 High Bridge (15.8 mi) 49911 Bessemer (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	918
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	121.75 sq mi
Water area	1.58 sq mi
Latitude	46.5017
Longitude	-90.4449
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	43.1%	54.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

918

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$66,172

Median household income

$34,254

Per capita income

$152,600

Median home value

$460

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

422

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	146	15.9%
18 and over	772	84.1%
65 and over	192	20.9%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 36%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	548	59.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	333	36%
Two or more races	37	4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	54.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$66,172

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,600
Median rent / month	$460
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.2%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%
Fuel oil	6.5%
Wood	14.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	55	13.6%
Male householder, no spouse	61	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	98	24.3%
Households with children under 18	87	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	37.7%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	37.1%
Married	55.5%	33.7%
Separated	0.5%	2.7%
Widowed	4.7%	10.2%
Divorced	7.1%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 34.6%

Associate's degree 18.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.4%
Kindergarten	1	0.9%
Elementary school	67	58.8%
High school	24	21.1%
College / grad school	17	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 17.2%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Construction 11.2%

Retail trade 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Professional & management 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.4%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	30.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.9%
Government	32.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	9.2%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 39.6%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 45.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	23.7%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	860	93.7%
Spanish	1	0.1%
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)	913	99.5%
Born in same state	913	99.5%
Born in different state	546	59.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.5%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	62	6.8%
Polish	40	4.4%
French	19	2.1%
Arab	11	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.8%
English	5	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54559

What city is ZIP code 54559 in?

ZIP code 54559 is primarily assigned to Saxon, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54559 in?

ZIP code 54559 falls within Iron County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54559?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54559?

16% of residents in ZIP code 54559 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54559 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 54559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54559?

The median home value in ZIP code 54559 is $152,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 54559 in?

ZIP code 54559 observes the CST timezone.