54561 ZIP Code — Star Lake, WI
Vilas County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54561 is located in Star Lake, Wisconsin, within Vilas County. It covers approximately 46.42 square miles and serves a population of 31 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
31
population
46.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54561 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54561
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Star Lake | Acceptable |
| Star Lake | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 46.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.46 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.0622 |
| Longitude | -89.4553 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 715 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
31
Population
1
People per sq mi
59.2
Median age
$99,375
Median household income
$45,713
Per capita income
$225,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
20.0%
Unemployment
200
Housing units
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
10–14
2
1
15–19
2
2
45–54
2
3
55–59
4
2
60–64
2
2
65–74
3
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 24 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 9 | 29.0% |
| Median age | 59.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 100% |
Household income
$25k–$35k
23.1%
$50k–$75k
7.7%
$75k–$100k
23.1%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$200k+
23.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 23.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $200k+ | 23.1% |
| Median income | $99,375 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k–$300k
46.2%
$500k–$1M
23.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 93.5% |
| Single-family detached | 95.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 69.2% |
| Wood | 15.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8 | 61.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 23.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 15.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6 | 46.2% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| Married | 53.3% | 58.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 20.0% | 16.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 7 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.3%
Finance & real estate
25.0%
Other services
25.0%
Professional & management
16.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.0% |
| Service | 33.3% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.3% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 41.7% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.5% |
| Retirement income | 30.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 20.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 11.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 31 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 31 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 23 | 74.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4 | 12.9% |
| Dutch | 3 | 9.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3 | 9.7% |
| French | 1 | 3.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 46.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54561
What city is ZIP code 54561 in?
ZIP code 54561 is primarily assigned to Star Lake, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54561 in?
ZIP code 54561 falls within Vilas County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54561 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 54561 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 54561 have a large veteran population?
21% of civilians in ZIP code 54561 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 54561 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 54561 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 54561?
ZIP code 54561 has an estimated population of 31 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 54561 in?
ZIP code 54561 observes the CST timezone.