54563 ZIP Code — Tony, WI

Rusk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54563 is located in Tony, Wisconsin, within Rusk County. It covers approximately 41.95 square miles and serves a population of 830 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54563

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,411) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

830

population

41.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tony	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54526 Glen Flora (6 mi) 54848 Ladysmith (6.3 mi) 54731 Conrath (9.8 mi) 54766 Sheldon (11.7 mi) 54530 Hawkins (13.4 mi) 54745 Holcombe (16.2 mi) 54819 Bruce (16.5 mi) 54433 Gilman (17.5 mi) 54537 Kennan (18.6 mi) 54835 Exeland (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	830
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	41.95 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	45.4734
Longitude	-90.9718
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	37.2%	51.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	49.2%	33.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

830

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$77,411

Median household income

$39,124

Per capita income

$175,300

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

418

Housing units

18.7%

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	222	26.7%
18 and over	608	73.3%
65 and over	178	21.4%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	806	96.2%
Two or more races	12	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1%
Asian	6	0.7%
Other race	6	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	51.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	49.2%	33.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$77,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 26.5%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,300
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	28.3%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	70.1%
Fuel oil	11.8%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	236	73.5%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	37	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	34	10.6%
Households with children under 18	80	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	43.0%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	17.1%
Married	65.4%	71.0%
Separated	0.3%	1.6%
Widowed	2.8%	4.2%
Divorced	9.3%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 19.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.7%
Kindergarten	24	14.1%
Elementary school	88	51.8%
High school	32	18.8%
College / grad school	18	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 25.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Retail trade 7.5%

Professional & management 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Construction 4.0%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	29.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	38.9%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	763	91.9%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	819	98.7%
Born in same state	813	98.0%
Born in different state	687	82.8%
Foreign born	6	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.3%
Not a US citizen	5	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	71	8.6%
English	57	6.9%
French	45	5.4%
Arab	28	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	2%
German	10	1.2%
Dutch	4	0.5%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54563

What city is ZIP code 54563 in?

ZIP code 54563 is primarily assigned to Tony, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54563 in?

ZIP code 54563 falls within Rusk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54563 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54563 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 54563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54563 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54563 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54563?

The median home value in ZIP code 54563 is $175,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 54563 in?

ZIP code 54563 observes the CST timezone.