54175 ZIP Code — Townsend, WI

Oconto County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54175 is located in Townsend, Wisconsin, within Oconto County. It covers approximately 54.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,115 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54175

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 $234,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,759. 69% 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 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54175 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,115
population
54.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54175 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54175

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City Status
Townsend Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54491 White Lake (6.9 mi) 54149 Mountain (8.6 mi) 54566 Wabeno (9 mi) 54138 Lakewood (9.1 mi) 54465 Pickerel (14.7 mi) 54541 Laona (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,115
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 083
Geography
Land area 54.62 sq mi
Water area 4.48 sq mi
Latitude 45.2918
Longitude -88.6169
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 42.3% 39.0% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 42.9% 37.0% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 13.7% 21.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,115
Population
20
People per sq mi
66.2
Median age
$81,759
Median household income
$45,702
Per capita income
$234,900
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
95.3%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
1,869
Housing units
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
9
6
5–9
5
15
10–14
14
17
15–19
15
4
20–24
3
16
25–34
15
27
35–44
24
63
45–54
56
65
55–59
58
49
60–64
44
114
65–74
103
179
75–84
160
24
85+
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18665.9%
18 and over1,04994.1%
65 and over60153.9%
Median age66.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%
Two or more races 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,10298.2%
Two or more races100.9%
Hispanic or Latino70.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.2%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.3% 39.0% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 42.9% 37.0% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 13.7% 21.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 8.0%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 3.3%
$25k–$35k 10.5%
$35k–$50k 7.9%
$50k–$75k 12.9%
$75k–$100k 23.2%
$100k–$150k 21.7%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.0%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k3.3%
$25k–$35k10.5%
$35k–$50k7.9%
$50k–$75k12.9%
$75k–$100k23.2%
$100k–$150k21.7%
$150k–$200k5.2%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$81,759

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%
$50k–$100k 5.8%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 21.6%
$200k–$300k 26.7%
$300k–$500k 25.8%
$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$234,900
Median rent / month$675
Owner occupied95.3%
Renter occupied4.7%
Vacant68.5%
Single-family detached84.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.4%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)1.88

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.0%
2010–201912.1%
2000–200914.1%
1990–199925.9%
1980–198911.0%
1970–197911.2%
1960–196911.8%
1950–19595.9%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier3.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom7.3%
2 bedrooms41.3%
3 bedrooms40.5%
4 bedrooms7.6%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.8%
1 vehicle21.1%
2 vehicles48.8%
3 or more28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas66.7%
Electricity3.2%
Propane / LP gas23.2%
Wood6.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family37262.2%
Cohabiting couple183.0%
Male householder, no spouse12520.9%
Female householder, no spouse8313.9%
Households with children under 18416.9%
Households with seniors (65+)40267.2%
Average household size1.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married12.1%5.3%
Married62.7%78.4%
Separated0.7%0.0%
Widowed9.0%6.9%
Divorced15.5%9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 7.2%
HS graduate 40.9%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 11.7%
Graduate / professional 8.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.5%
Bachelor's or higher19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool46.0%
Kindergarten34.5%
Elementary school2638.8%
High school2537.3%
College / grad school913.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.8%
Construction 17.0%
Education & healthcare 16.8%
Manufacturing 11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%
Professional & management 5.7%
Finance & real estate 5.4%
Agriculture & mining 4.1%
Public administration 3.8%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Other services 2.7%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.7%
Service10.5%
Sales & office22.2%
Natural resources & construction24.3%
Production & transportation13.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.7%
Government14.9%
Self-employed8.4%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.3%
Carpool5.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home22.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.4

Poverty

All people 9.1%
Under 18 years 6.1%
18 and over 9.3%
Married-couple families 1.6%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security68.9%
Retirement income46.0%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.9%
High blood pressure41.3%
High cholesterol40.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis33.6%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease8.8%
Cancer10.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.8%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.1%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health11.3%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.8%
Visited dentist69.6%
Cholesterol screening92.9%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans15715.0%
Disability%
Any disability17.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years13.2%
65 and over23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.5%
Public insurance61.8%
No insurance2.4%
Uninsured under 192.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,09798.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,11199.6%
Born in same state1,11199.6%
Born in different state99389.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.4%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian998.9%
French766.8%
Arab706.3%
English575.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish252.2%
German191.7%
Dutch90.8%
Irish30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access53.6%
Internet access89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54175

What city is ZIP code 54175 in?

ZIP code 54175 is primarily assigned to Townsend, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54175 in?

ZIP code 54175 falls within Oconto County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54175 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 54175 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54175 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 54175 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54175 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 54175 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54175 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 54175 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54175 in?

ZIP code 54175 observes the CST timezone.

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