54560 ZIP Code — Sayner, WI

Vilas County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54560 is located in Sayner, Wisconsin, within Vilas County. It covers approximately 31.84 square miles and serves a population of 611 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54560

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54560 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

611

population

31.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54560 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54560

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54560. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sayner	Acceptable
Sayner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54558 Saint Germain (6.5 mi) 54512 Boulder Junction (7.5 mi) 54568 Woodruff (8.7 mi) 54540 Land O Lakes (12.9 mi) 54519 Conover (13.4 mi) 54521 Eagle River (13.9 mi) 54539 Lake Tomahawk (15.3 mi) 54545 Manitowish Waters (16.7 mi) 54548 Minocqua (17.7 mi) 54557 Presque Isle (17.8 mi) 54538 Lac Du Flambeau (18.9 mi) 49969 Watersmeet (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	611
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	31.84 sq mi
Water area	4.30 sq mi
Latitude	46.0149
Longitude	-89.5350
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	38.9%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	32.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	14.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

611

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$39,495

Per capita income

$213,200

Median home value

$1,071

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

768

Housing units

27.8%

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	123	20.1%
18 and over	488	79.9%
65 and over	129	21.1%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Black or African American 6.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	544	89%
Black or African American	42	6.9%
Two or more races	21	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	32.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	14.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 23.0%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,200
Median rent / month	$1,071
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	63.2%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	10.9%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.8%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	44	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	60	20.8%
Households with children under 18	83	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	35.4%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	6.7%
Married	63.3%	65.7%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	20.1%
Divorced	10.6%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.6%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.8%
Kindergarten	28	22.0%
Elementary school	25	19.7%
High school	37	29.1%
College / grad school	36	28.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.1%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Professional & management 15.7%

Construction 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.5%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 72.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	28.0%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	581	95.1%
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)	599	98.0%
Born in same state	599	98.0%
Born in different state	365	59.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.0%
Not a US citizen	9	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	15.2%
Polish	91	14.9%
Dutch	38	6.2%
English	22	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	3.1%
Arab	10	1.6%
Irish	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54560

What city is ZIP code 54560 in?

ZIP code 54560 is primarily assigned to Sayner, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54560 in?

ZIP code 54560 falls within Vilas County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54560 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 54560 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54560 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 54560 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54560?

ZIP code 54560 has an estimated population of 611 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54560?

The median home value in ZIP code 54560 is $213,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 54560 in?

ZIP code 54560 observes the CST timezone.