54486 ZIP Code — Tigerton, WI

Shawano County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54486 is located in Tigerton, Wisconsin, within Shawano County. It covers approximately 123.06 square miles and serves a population of 2,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54486

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 $138,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,711. 51% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 54486 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,063

population

123.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54486 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54486

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54486. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tigerton	Acceptable
Tigerton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54950 Marion (7 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (7.4 mi) 54928 Caroline (8.3 mi) 54978 Tilleda (9.9 mi) 54945 Iola (10.4 mi) 54948 Leopolis (10.4 mi) 54427 Eland (11 mi) 54962 Ogdensburg (15.1 mi) 54473 Rosholt (15.2 mi) 54929 Clintonville (15.5 mi) 54128 Gresham (16.9 mi) 54414 Birnamwood (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,063
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	123.06 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	44.7158
Longitude	-89.0550
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	48.7%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,063

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$55,711

Median household income

$30,715

Per capita income

$138,400

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

967

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

116

45–54

113

55–59

105

60–64

102

134

65–74

131

118

75–84

115

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	434	21.0%
18 and over	1,629	79.0%
65 and over	545	26.4%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Asian 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,839	86.7%
Two or more races	71	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	70	3.3%
Asian	67	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	58	2.7%
Other race	16	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$55,711

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,400
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.3%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.9%
Fuel oil	7.8%
Wood	16.9%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	380	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	54	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	213	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	242	27.2%
Households with children under 18	171	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	404	45.4%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	27.5%
Married	55.1%	44.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%
Widowed	4.5%	18.8%
Divorced	13.7%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.7%
Kindergarten	22	6.3%
Elementary school	210	60.0%
High school	42	12.0%
College / grad school	63	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.3%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Other services 16.5%

Construction 7.5%

Retail trade 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Professional & management 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.8%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 19.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,930	93.6%
Spanish	15	0.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,055	99.6%
Born in same state	2,046	99.2%
Born in different state	1,887	91.5%
Foreign born	9	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	2	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	161	7.8%
Italian	132	6.4%
Arab	71	3.4%
French	67	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	55	2.7%
English	32	1.6%
German	7	0.3%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54486

What city is ZIP code 54486 in?

ZIP code 54486 is primarily assigned to Tigerton, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54486 in?

ZIP code 54486 falls within Shawano County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54486 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 54486 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54486 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 54486 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54486 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54486 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54486?

The median home value in ZIP code 54486 is $138,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 54486 in?

ZIP code 54486 observes the CST timezone.