54880 ZIP Code — Superior, WI
Douglas County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54880 is located in Superior, Wisconsin, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 166.11 square miles and serves a population of 30,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
About ZIP code 54880
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $58,546. 34% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,219
population
166.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54880 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54880
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54880. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Superior | Acceptable |
| Superior | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55808 Duluth (9 mi)
54874 South Range (9.1 mi)
55807 Duluth (10.9 mi)
55797 Wrenshall (11.5 mi)
55802 Duluth (12 mi)
55806 Duluth (13 mi)
55810 Duluth (13.9 mi)
54864 Poplar (14.5 mi)
55733 Esko (14.7 mi)
55805 Duluth (15.1 mi)
55812 Duluth (15.9 mi)
55718 Carlton (16 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,219 |
| Population density | 182 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 166.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 9.95 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.5829 |
| Longitude | -92.1173 |
| 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 | 48.6% | 44.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 32.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 20.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
30,219
Population
182
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$58,546
Median household income
$34,511
Per capita income
$162,400
Median home value
$832
Median monthly rent
61.5%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
9,151
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
678
Under 5
714
667
5–9
703
927
10–14
976
979
15–19
1,031
1,057
20–24
1,113
2,066
25–34
2,175
2,007
35–44
2,112
1,797
45–54
1,891
942
55–59
991
1,064
60–64
1,119
1,526
65–74
1,606
665
75–84
701
347
85+
365
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,801 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 24,418 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,210 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,361 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,378 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 515 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 468 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 426 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 292 | 1% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.6% | 44.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 32.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 20.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $58,546 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
25.1%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,400 |
| Median rent / month | $832 |
| Owner occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter occupied | 38.5% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.7% |
| Electricity | 20.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.9% |
| Fuel oil | 2.0% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,096 | 38.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,044 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,821 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,242 | 32.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,333 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,845 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.0% | 32.0% |
| Married | 43.5% | 39.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 15.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
14.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 225 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 409 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,607 | 38.8% |
| High school | 1,414 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,072 | 30.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.5%
Retail trade
13.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Professional & management
7.4%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Public administration
5.3%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 22.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.4% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 5.1% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
23.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 25.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,735 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.3% |
| Public insurance | 36.3% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,827 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 427 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 90 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 242 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,418 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 29,224 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 11,704 | 38.7% |
| Foreign born | 194 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 801 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 413 | 51.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,529 | 11.7% |
| Polish | 3,304 | 10.9% |
| French | 1,916 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 923 | 3.1% |
| German | 569 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 197 | 0.7% |
| English | 195 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 61 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 55 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54880
What city is ZIP code 54880 in?
ZIP code 54880 is primarily assigned to Superior, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54880 in?
ZIP code 54880 falls within Douglas County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54880?
The median home value in ZIP code 54880 is $162,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 54880?
ZIP code 54880 has an estimated population of 30,219 residents, with a density of 182 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54880?
The median household income in ZIP code 54880 is $58,546, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54880 in?
ZIP code 54880 observes the CST timezone.