54480 ZIP Code — Stetsonville, WI

Taylor County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54480 is located in Stetsonville, Wisconsin, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 35.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54480

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 $158,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,583. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54480 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,416

population

35.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stetsonville	Acceptable
Stetsonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54425 Dorchester (3.4 mi) 54405 Abbotsford (5.6 mi) 54422 Curtiss (10.3 mi) 54421 Colby (10.6 mi) 54451 Medford (11.5 mi) 54460 Owen (14.4 mi) 54411 Athens (14.8 mi) 54488 Unity (15.7 mi) 54426 Edgar (16 mi) 54470 Rib Lake (16.1 mi) 54498 Withee (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,416
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	35.53 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.0547
Longitude	-90.2765
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	44.6%	47.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	33.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,416

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$54,583

Median household income

$30,825

Per capita income

$158,300

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

488

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	420	29.7%
18 and over	996	70.3%
65 and over	307	21.7%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,357	92.1%
Hispanic or Latino	57	3.9%
Two or more races	57	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	47.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	33.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$54,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 37.5%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,300
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	26.2%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	26.7%
Fuel oil	5.0%
Wood	16.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	349	65.1%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	78	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	82	15.3%
Households with children under 18	149	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	39.2%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	18.7%
Married	61.5%	66.3%
Separated	1.5%	0.9%
Widowed	2.5%	6.7%
Divorced	11.6%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 56.2%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	9.4%
Kindergarten	44	12.9%
Elementary school	176	51.8%
High school	63	18.5%
College / grad school	25	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.7%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Construction 7.4%

Retail trade 6.6%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	23.3%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,298	91.7%
Spanish	81	6.2%
Other Indo-European	66	5.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,397	98.7%
Born in same state	1,377	97.2%
Born in different state	1,161	82.0%
Foreign born	20	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	7.3%
Arab	90	6.4%
Polish	36	2.5%
French	18	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.4%
German	5	0.4%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54480

What city is ZIP code 54480 in?

ZIP code 54480 is primarily assigned to Stetsonville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54480 in?

ZIP code 54480 falls within Taylor County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54480?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54480 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54480 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 54480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54480?

The median home value in ZIP code 54480 is $158,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 54480 in?

ZIP code 54480 observes the CST timezone.