54485 ZIP Code — Summit Lake, WI

Langlade County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54485 is located in Summit Lake, Wisconsin, within Langlade County. It covers approximately 22.41 square miles and serves a population of 382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54485

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 $218,400.

The gap between median ($63,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54485 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

382
population
22.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54485 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54485

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City Status
Summit Lake Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54428 Elcho (2.9 mi) 54424 Deerbrook (7.2 mi) 54463 Pelican Lake (7.6 mi) 54435 Gleason (13.1 mi) 54465 Pickerel (13.7 mi) 54520 Crandon (15.6 mi) 54409 Antigo (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 382
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 067
Geography
Land area 22.41 sq mi
Water area 1.04 sq mi
Latitude 45.3876
Longitude -89.1846
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 55.7% 48.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 30.5% 34.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 12.2% 14.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 2.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

382
Population
17
People per sq mi
58.8
Median age
$63,250
Median household income
$39,397
Per capita income
$218,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
3.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
435
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
3
10
5–9
8
8
10–14
7
10
15–19
9
6
20–24
6
8
25–34
7
8
35–44
8
15
45–54
14
41
55–59
36
32
60–64
29
38
65–74
33
16
75–84
15
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184812.6%
18 and over33487.4%
65 and over11429.8%
Median age58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or more races 0.5%
GroupCount%
White37798.2%
Asian30.8%
Hispanic or Latino20.5%
Two or more races20.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.7% 48.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 30.5% 34.6% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 12.2% 14.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 2.0% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 4.2%
$25k–$35k 19.4%
$35k–$50k 13.9%
$50k–$75k 20.0%
$75k–$100k 15.8%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k+ 7.9%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k4.2%
$25k–$35k19.4%
$35k–$50k13.9%
$50k–$75k20.0%
$75k–$100k15.8%
$100k–$150k14.5%
$150k–$200k3.0%
$200k+7.9%
Median income$63,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%
$50k–$100k 7.9%
$100k–$150k 1.8%
$150k–$200k 17.0%
$200k–$300k 29.7%
$300k–$500k 21.8%
$500k–$1M 4.2%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$218,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant62.1%
Single-family detached90.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.7%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.1%
2010–20199.2%
2000–20097.4%
1990–199917.5%
1980–198912.6%
1970–197919.5%
1960–19698.7%
1950–19593.4%
1940–194911.7%
1939 or earlier8.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.4%
1 bedroom7.8%
2 bedrooms34.7%
3 bedrooms42.3%
4 bedrooms9.7%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle23.0%
2 vehicles51.5%
3 or more24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas58.8%
Electricity9.7%
Propane / LP gas13.9%
Wood17.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11066.7%
Cohabiting couple127.3%
Male householder, no spouse1810.9%
Female householder, no spouse2515.2%
Households with children under 18159.1%
Households with seniors (65+)7344.2%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.2%15.6%
Married63.9%68.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed7.1%13.1%
Divorced8.7%2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 8.0%
HS graduate 51.9%
Some college, no degree 6.7%
Associate's degree 10.6%
Bachelor's degree 9.9%
Graduate / professional 12.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.7%
Bachelor's or higher22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool47.4%
Kindergarten11.9%
Elementary school2444.4%
High school1935.2%
College / grad school611.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.4%
Construction 17.7%
Education & healthcare 13.3%
Finance & real estate 10.8%
Other services 5.1%
Manufacturing 4.4%
Transportation & utilities 4.4%
Agriculture & mining 3.8%
Public administration 3.8%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Professional & management 3.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.1%
Service2.5%
Sales & office25.3%
Natural resources & construction19.0%
Production & transportation24.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.4%
Government11.4%
Self-employed8.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone62.0%
Carpool29.7%
Public transit1.3%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.7%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)24.8

Poverty

All people 3.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 3.9%
Married-couple families 1.8%
Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security64.2%
Retirement income44.2%
Supplemental Security7.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.1%
High blood pressure38.6%
High cholesterol37.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis30.5%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.6%
Binge drinking23.6%
No physical activity23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.1%
Depression19.2%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist65.9%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss13.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans154.5%
Disability%
Any disability21.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years28.2%
65 and over17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.8%
Public insurance53.1%
No insurance12.8%
Uninsured under 195.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only37698.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)37999.2%
Born in same state37999.2%
Born in different state31181.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen30.8%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4311.3%
French348.9%
Arab297.6%
English205.2%
AncestryCount%
Polish51.3%
German41%
Norwegian30.8%
Dutch20.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.2%
Internet access98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54485

What city is ZIP code 54485 in?

ZIP code 54485 is primarily assigned to Summit Lake, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54485 in?

ZIP code 54485 falls within Langlade County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54485 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 54485 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54485 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 54485 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the population of ZIP code 54485?

ZIP code 54485 has an estimated population of 382 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54485?

The median home value in ZIP code 54485 is $218,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 54485 in?

ZIP code 54485 observes the CST timezone.

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