54873 ZIP Code — Solon Springs, WI

Douglas County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54873 is located in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 265.20 square miles and serves a population of 3,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.

About ZIP code 54873

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 $219,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,362. 51% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54873 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,285

population

265.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Solon Springs	Acceptable
Solon Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54838 Gordon (5.4 mi) 54849 Lake Nebagamon (10.3 mi) 54859 Minong (13.9 mi) 54874 South Range (18.1 mi) 54820 Brule (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,285
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	265.20 sq mi
Water area	9.65 sq mi
Latitude	46.3301
Longitude	-91.7375
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715/534

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	44.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,285

Population

People per sq mi

57.4

Median age

$80,362

Median household income

$40,780

Per capita income

$219,200

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

2,787

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

140

35–44

119

201

45–54

169

231

55–59

195

207

60–64

174

356

65–74

301

149

75–84

125

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	426	13.0%
18 and over	2,859	87.0%
65 and over	1,032	31.4%
Median age	57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,113	93.5%
Two or more races	77	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	43	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.9%
Black or African American	27	0.8%
Asian	25	0.8%
Other race	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	44.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$80,362

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,200
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	49.9%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	38.8%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.3%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	56.6%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	9.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	912	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	119	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	236	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	204	13.9%
Households with children under 18	243	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	666	45.3%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	12.8%
Married	61.1%	69.7%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	3.3%	7.7%
Divorced	13.5%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	6.3%
Kindergarten	35	7.2%
Elementary school	169	34.6%
High school	141	28.8%
College / grad school	113	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Retail trade 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Construction 8.6%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 24.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	43.3%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	320	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,174	96.6%
Spanish	13	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,232	98.4%
Born in same state	3,211	97.7%
Born in different state	1,480	45.1%
Foreign born	21	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	53	1.6%
Not a US citizen	36	67.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	440	13.4%
French	379	11.5%
Italian	370	11.3%
Arab	114	3.5%
German	35	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.6%
Dutch	16	0.5%
Irish	14	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54873

What city is ZIP code 54873 in?

ZIP code 54873 is primarily assigned to Solon Springs, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54873 in?

ZIP code 54873 falls within Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54873 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 54873 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54873 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 54873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54873 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 54873 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54873 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54873 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54873 in?

ZIP code 54873 observes the CST timezone.