54768 ZIP Code — Stanley, WI

Chippewa County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54768 is located in Stanley, Wisconsin, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 134.26 square miles and serves a population of 6,642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54768

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 $175,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $59,648. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54768 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,642

population

134.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54768 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54768

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54768. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stanley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54771 Thorp (7.6 mi) 54726 Boyd (7.8 mi) 54727 Cadott (13.1 mi) 54493 Willard (13.9 mi) 54722 Augusta (14.4 mi) 54437 Greenwood (14.8 mi) 54447 Lublin (16.3 mi) 54742 Fall Creek (18.9 mi) 54741 Fairchild (19 mi) 54498 Withee (19.1 mi) 54460 Owen (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,642
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	134.26 sq mi
Water area	1.31 sq mi
Latitude	44.8783
Longitude	-90.9245
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	46.9%	41.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	32.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	21.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,642

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$59,648

Median household income

$22,060

Per capita income

$175,000

Median home value

$791

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,447

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

233

Under 5

132

306

5–9

174

347

10–14

198

284

15–19

162

241

20–24

138

624

25–34

356

635

35–44

362

437

45–54

249

234

55–59

133

283

60–64

161

259

65–74

148

247

75–84

141

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,652	24.9%
18 and over	4,990	75.1%
65 and over	953	14.3%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Black or African American 8%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,636	83.5%
Black or African American	543	8%
Two or more races	314	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	104	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	76	1.1%
Asian	71	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.9%	41.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	32.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	21.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$59,648

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,000
Median rent / month	$791
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.8%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	34.1%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	7.6%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	906	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	147	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	424	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	330	18.3%
Households with children under 18	626	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	641	35.5%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	28.0%
Married	33.7%	50.3%
Separated	1.0%	1.5%
Widowed	3.5%	9.5%
Divorced	18.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	3.9%
Kindergarten	44	3.1%
Elementary school	818	57.1%
High school	323	22.5%
College / grad school	192	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Other services 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Professional & management 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	27.0%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	83.8%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	381	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	20.7%
Uninsured under 19	31.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,277	94.5%
Spanish	207	3.3%
Other Indo-European	93	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	103	1.6%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,416	96.6%
Born in same state	6,395	96.3%
Born in different state	4,999	75.3%
Foreign born	21	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	226	3.4%
Not a US citizen	30	13.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	601	9%
Italian	339	5.1%
French	264	4%
Arab	156	2.3%
English	117	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	0.8%
Dutch	23	0.3%
Irish	14	0.2%
Norwegian	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.2%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54768

What city is ZIP code 54768 in?

ZIP code 54768 is primarily assigned to Stanley, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54768 in?

ZIP code 54768 falls within Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54768?

11% 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 54768?

17% of residents in ZIP code 54768 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54768 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 54768 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54768?

The median home value in ZIP code 54768 is $175,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54768 in?

ZIP code 54768 observes the CST timezone.