54874 ZIP Code — South Range, WI

Douglas County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54874 is located in South Range, Wisconsin, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 144.66 square miles and serves a population of 3,721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54874

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 $190,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,836. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54874 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,721

population

144.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54874 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54874

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54874. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Range	Acceptable
South Range	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54864 Poplar (7 mi) 54880 Superior (9.1 mi) 54849 Lake Nebagamon (11.1 mi) 54854 Maple (14.1 mi) 55802 Duluth (15.2 mi) 55807 Duluth (17 mi) 55808 Duluth (17.1 mi) 55806 Duluth (17.8 mi) 54873 Solon Springs (18.1 mi) 54820 Brule (18.2 mi) 55805 Duluth (18.7 mi) 55812 Duluth (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,721
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	144.66 sq mi
Water area	2.87 sq mi
Latitude	46.5551
Longitude	-91.9300
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	25.0%	44.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	32.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,721

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$76,836

Median household income

$37,391

Per capita income

$190,900

Median home value

$955

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,527

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

133

5–9

125

112

10–14

105

129

15–19

122

20–24

183

25–34

172

234

35–44

221

202

45–54

190

147

55–59

138

197

60–64

185

271

65–74

255

120

75–84

113

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	794	21.3%
18 and over	2,927	78.7%
65 and over	870	23.4%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,508	92.9%
Two or more races	142	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	56	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	1%
Black or African American	21	0.6%
Asian	6	0.2%
Other race	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.0%	44.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	32.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$76,836

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,900
Median rent / month	$955
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.6%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	54.5%
Fuel oil	6.1%
Wood	10.7%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	914	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	63	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	247	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	247	16.8%
Households with children under 18	403	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	611	41.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	19.9%
Married	63.6%	60.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.3%
Widowed	1.4%	8.6%
Divorced	13.5%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	6.2%
Kindergarten	90	11.1%
Elementary school	349	42.9%
High school	237	29.2%
College / grad school	87	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Retail trade 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Public administration 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.5

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	25.1%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	261	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,545	95.3%
Spanish	30	0.8%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.5%
Other languages	9	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,634	97.7%
Born in same state	3,532	94.9%
Born in different state	1,514	40.7%
Foreign born	102	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	87	2.3%
Not a US citizen	73	83.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	441	11.9%
Italian	285	7.7%
French	190	5.1%
Arab	125	3.4%
English	81	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	57	1.5%
Dutch	24	0.6%
Irish	6	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54874

What city is ZIP code 54874 in?

ZIP code 54874 is primarily assigned to South Range, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54874 in?

ZIP code 54874 falls within Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54874 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54874 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54874 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 54874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54874?

The median home value in ZIP code 54874 is $190,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 54874?

ZIP code 54874 has an estimated population of 3,721 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54874 in?

ZIP code 54874 observes the CST timezone.