54026 ZIP Code — Star Prairie, WI

Polk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54026 is located in Star Prairie, Wisconsin, within Polk County. It covers approximately 27.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,130 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54026

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $277,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,051. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,130
population
27.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54026 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54026

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City Status
Star Prairie Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54020 Osceola (5.7 mi) 54017 New Richmond (7.9 mi) 54009 Dresser (8.6 mi) 54007 Deer Park (9.4 mi) 54025 Somerset (10.2 mi) 54001 Amery (11 mi) 55074 Shafer (13.7 mi) 55047 Marine On Saint Croix (14.4 mi) 55073 Scandia (14.6 mi) 54005 Clear Lake (15.4 mi) 54810 Balsam Lake (16.9 mi) 55084 Taylors Falls (17.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,130
Population density 77 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 095
Geography
Land area 27.83 sq mi
Water area 2.26 sq mi
Latitude 45.2382
Longitude -92.5345
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 30.5% 39.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 38.7% 35.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 22.4% 22.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 8.5% 2.9% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,130
Population
77
People per sq mi
46.7
Median age
$88,051
Median household income
$44,145
Per capita income
$277,200
Median home value
$977
Median monthly rent
88.5%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
931
Housing units
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
82
Under 5
77
57
5–9
53
43
10–14
40
48
15–19
44
18
20–24
16
147
25–34
138
148
35–44
139
117
45–54
110
101
55–59
95
108
60–64
100
121
65–74
112
103
75–84
97
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1843320.3%
18 and over1,69779.7%
65 and over44921.1%
Median age46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%
Two or more races 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Black or African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,06095.8%
Two or more races301.4%
Asian251.2%
Hispanic or Latino211%
Black or African American130.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.5% 39.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 38.7% 35.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 22.4% 22.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 8.5% 2.9% 5.2%
Under $10k 0.9%
$10k–$15k 2.9%
$15k–$25k 1.9%
$25k–$35k 3.8%
$35k–$50k 12.2%
$50k–$75k 21.3%
$75k–$100k 17.9%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 10.7%
$200k+ 10.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.9%
$10k–$15k2.9%
$15k–$25k1.9%
$25k–$35k3.8%
$35k–$50k12.2%
$50k–$75k21.3%
$75k–$100k17.9%
$100k–$150k17.9%
$150k–$200k10.7%
$200k+10.4%
Median income$88,051

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%
$50k–$100k 0.5%
$100k–$150k 11.2%
$150k–$200k 14.4%
$200k–$300k 33.0%
$300k–$500k 32.4%
$500k–$1M 6.8%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$277,200
Median rent / month$977
Owner occupied88.5%
Renter occupied11.5%
Vacant13.7%
Single-family detached89.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.9%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20197.7%
2000–200918.7%
1990–199914.9%
1980–198915.3%
1970–197916.9%
1960–19694.4%
1950–19597.9%
1940–19494.4%
1939 or earlier9.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.2%
2 bedrooms31.8%
3 bedrooms41.3%
4 bedrooms21.2%
5+ bedrooms1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.9%
1 vehicle23.0%
2 vehicles43.4%
3 or more32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas29.4%
Electricity7.4%
Propane / LP gas55.3%
Fuel oil2.5%
Wood3.7%
Solar0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family50857.0%
Cohabiting couple11212.6%
Male householder, no spouse11813.2%
Female householder, no spouse15417.3%
Households with children under 1826429.6%
Households with seniors (65+)26529.7%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.7%16.4%
Married65.0%62.4%
Separated0.3%0.0%
Widowed4.8%5.4%
Divorced7.1%15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 34.6%
Some college, no degree 23.4%
Associate's degree 12.5%
Bachelor's degree 19.8%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool248.0%
Kindergarten186.0%
Elementary school11939.8%
High school10334.4%
College / grad school3511.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.2%
Education & healthcare 17.8%
Retail trade 11.5%
Construction 9.7%
Professional & management 5.6%
Agriculture & mining 5.1%
Finance & real estate 4.8%
Transportation & utilities 4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Public administration 3.4%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Other services 2.3%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.9%
Service16.2%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction12.4%
Production & transportation20.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.9%
Government8.0%
Self-employed9.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.5%
Carpool6.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.6%
Work from home8.4%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)32.8

Poverty

All people 4.2%
Under 18 years 6.3%
18 and over 3.7%
Married-couple families 1.4%
Female-led households 21.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.6%
Retirement income29.6%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP4.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure29.2%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart disease5.2%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis22.3%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.2%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.4%
Binge drinking26.5%
No physical activity17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.7%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health9.9%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health8.7%
No health insurance8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.7%
Visited dentist73.5%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss9.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans17910.6%
Disability%
Any disability7.2%
Under 181.2%
18–64 years5.0%
65 and over19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.3%
Public insurance28.3%
No insurance5.6%
Uninsured under 192.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,97192.5%
Spanish191.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages191.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,10298.7%
Born in same state2,09798.5%
Born in different state1,23658.0%
Foreign born50.2%
Naturalized citizen281.3%
Not a US citizen1139.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish38918.3%
Italian21310%
French1205.6%
Arab934.4%
AncestryCount%
German371.7%
Dutch211%
English110.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.9%
Internet access95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54026

What city is ZIP code 54026 in?

ZIP code 54026 is primarily assigned to Star Prairie, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54026 in?

ZIP code 54026 falls within Polk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54026 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54026 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54026 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54026 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 54026?

ZIP code 54026 has an estimated population of 2,130 residents, with a density of 77 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54026?

The median household income in ZIP code 54026 is $88,051, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54026 in?

ZIP code 54026 observes the CST timezone.

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