54771 ZIP Code — Thorp, WI

Clark County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54771 is located in Thorp, Wisconsin, within Clark County. It covers approximately 149.45 square miles and serves a population of 4,317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54771

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,711. 34% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54771 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,317

population

149.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54771 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54771

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54771. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thorp	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54768 Stanley (7.6 mi) 54447 Lublin (9.5 mi) 54726 Boyd (11 mi) 54498 Withee (11.5 mi) 54460 Owen (12.5 mi) 54437 Greenwood (13.6 mi) 54422 Curtiss (17 mi) 54493 Willard (17.1 mi) 54727 Cadott (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,317
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	149.45 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	44.9448
Longitude	-90.8004
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	43.3%	44.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,317

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$66,711

Median household income

$31,113

Per capita income

$162,600

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,284

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

150

175

5–9

173

176

10–14

174

196

15–19

195

115

20–24

115

212

25–34

210

247

35–44

246

244

45–54

243

115

55–59

114

127

60–64

125

240

65–74

239

109

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,278	29.6%
18 and over	3,039	70.4%
65 and over	813	18.8%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,145	94.3%
Two or more races	107	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	77	1.8%
Asian	36	0.8%
Other race	15	0.3%
Black or African American	11	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	44.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$66,711

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,600
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.7%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	16.7%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	926	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	87	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	233	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	236	15.9%
Households with children under 18	547	36.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	486	32.8%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	24.2%
Married	55.3%	58.3%
Separated	2.5%	2.0%
Widowed	1.9%	7.4%
Divorced	9.9%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	4.5%
Kindergarten	41	4.2%
Elementary school	553	57.3%
High school	210	21.8%
College / grad school	118	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Construction 9.8%

Retail trade 8.9%

Other services 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Professional & management 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.6%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 9.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	23.1%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.5%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	24.7%
Uninsured under 19	39.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,015	93.0%
Spanish	403	10.0%
Other Indo-European	60	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	338	8.4%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,236	98.1%
Born in same state	4,209	97.5%
Born in different state	3,400	78.8%
Foreign born	27	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	81	1.9%
Not a US citizen	20	24.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	264	6.1%
Polish	245	5.7%
Italian	243	5.6%
French	192	4.4%
English	59	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	0.6%
Irish	13	0.3%
German	9	0.2%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54771

What city is ZIP code 54771 in?

ZIP code 54771 is primarily assigned to Thorp, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54771 in?

ZIP code 54771 falls within Clark County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54771?

13% 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 54771 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 54771 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54771?

The median home value in ZIP code 54771 is $162,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 54771?

ZIP code 54771 has an estimated population of 4,317 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54771 in?

ZIP code 54771 observes the CST timezone.