54766 ZIP Code — Sheldon, WI

Rusk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54766 is located in Sheldon, Wisconsin, within Rusk County. It covers approximately 130.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54766

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 $148,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,500. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54766 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,871
population
130.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54766 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54766

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City Status
Sheldon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54433 Gilman (6 mi) 54731 Conrath (10.2 mi) 54563 Tony (11.7 mi) 54526 Glen Flora (12.9 mi) 54745 Holcombe (13.9 mi) 54848 Ladysmith (16.7 mi) 54447 Lublin (18.1 mi) 54530 Hawkins (18.2 mi) 54537 Kennan (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,871
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 130.20 sq mi
Water area 0.14 sq mi
Latitude 45.3222
Longitude -90.8639
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 50.2% 51.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 13.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.0% 1.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,871
Population
14
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$61,500
Median household income
$28,519
Per capita income
$148,300
Median home value
$821
Median monthly rent
87.2%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
775
Housing units
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
69
Under 5
56
77
5–9
64
85
10–14
70
75
15–19
62
60
20–24
50
76
25–34
62
94
35–44
77
119
45–54
97
64
55–59
53
65
60–64
54
176
65–74
144
51
75–84
42
16
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1852127.8%
18 and over1,35072.2%
65 and over44223.6%
Median age42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%
Two or more races 2.9%
Black or African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,79295.2%
Two or more races542.9%
Black or African American170.9%
Hispanic or Latino120.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.3%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.2% 51.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 13.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.0% 1.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.6%
$10k–$15k 3.9%
$15k–$25k 8.2%
$25k–$35k 12.8%
$35k–$50k 13.0%
$50k–$75k 26.6%
$75k–$100k 14.2%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$10k–$15k3.9%
$15k–$25k8.2%
$25k–$35k12.8%
$35k–$50k13.0%
$50k–$75k26.6%
$75k–$100k14.2%
$100k–$150k10.3%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$61,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%
$50k–$100k 29.2%
$100k–$150k 14.9%
$150k–$200k 21.9%
$200k–$300k 13.6%
$300k–$500k 7.8%
$500k–$1M 4.0%
$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$148,300
Median rent / month$821
Owner occupied87.2%
Renter occupied12.8%
Vacant17.2%
Single-family detached87.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.6%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.62

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20194.4%
2000–200911.1%
1990–19999.1%
1980–198911.3%
1970–197917.8%
1960–19696.2%
1950–19598.0%
1940–194910.1%
1939 or earlier21.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom5.9%
2 bedrooms31.9%
3 bedrooms45.6%
4 bedrooms12.0%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.4%
1 vehicle14.6%
2 vehicles32.0%
3 or more46.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.6%
Electricity5.0%
Propane / LP gas55.7%
Fuel oil4.9%
Wood30.1%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family42258.8%
Cohabiting couple638.8%
Male householder, no spouse13218.4%
Female householder, no spouse10114.1%
Households with children under 1820628.7%
Households with seniors (65+)33646.8%
Average household size2.59

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.1%21.2%
Married54.3%56.1%
Separated1.9%3.6%
Widowed3.0%8.6%
Divorced11.8%10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%
Some HS, no diploma 10.5%
HS graduate 48.2%
Some college, no degree 15.4%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 5.1%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.5%
Bachelor's or higher7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool194.3%
Kindergarten255.6%
Elementary school21648.4%
High school12227.4%
College / grad school6414.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.5%
Agriculture & mining 20.2%
Education & healthcare 18.6%
Construction 10.9%
Retail trade 10.6%
Transportation & utilities 5.8%
Other services 3.8%
Professional & management 2.6%
Finance & real estate 2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%
Public administration 1.0%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.6%
Service12.8%
Sales & office13.4%
Natural resources & construction20.3%
Production & transportation24.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.5%
Government6.5%
Self-employed20.3%
Unpaid family workers1.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.6%
Carpool6.3%
Public transit0.3%
Walk3.5%
Work from home18.8%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)32.4

Poverty

All people 15.8%
Under 18 years 27.0%
18 and over 11.6%
Married-couple families 5.5%
Female-led households 41.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.5%
Retirement income30.2%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP15.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.0%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.2%
Binge drinking23.0%
No physical activity24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.6%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.5%
Visited dentist63.6%
Cholesterol screening86.3%
Teeth loss15.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1239.1%
Disability%
Any disability10.7%
Under 184.4%
18–64 years10.8%
65 and over18.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance53.1%
Public insurance50.2%
No insurance16.7%
Uninsured under 1924.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,74693.3%
Spanish744.2%
Other Indo-European20.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander724.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,86499.6%
Born in same state1,86099.4%
Born in different state1,51480.9%
Foreign born40.2%
Naturalized citizen70.4%
Not a US citizen457.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab1558.3%
Italian1176.3%
Polish995.3%
French613.3%
AncestryCount%
English150.8%
Irish60.3%
Dutch20.1%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.4%
Internet access84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54766

What city is ZIP code 54766 in?

ZIP code 54766 is primarily assigned to Sheldon, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54766 in?

ZIP code 54766 falls within Rusk County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54766 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 54766 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54766?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54766 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 54766 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54766?

16% of residents in ZIP code 54766 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 54766 in?

ZIP code 54766 observes the CST timezone.

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