54888 ZIP Code — Trego, WI

Washburn County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54888 is located in Trego, Wisconsin, within Washburn County. It covers approximately 98.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54888

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 $213,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,721. 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54888 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,296

population

98.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54888 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54888

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54888. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trego	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54801 Spooner (6.1 mi) 54875 Springbrook (10.7 mi) 54859 Minong (12.8 mi) 54871 Shell Lake (16.2 mi) 54830 Danbury (17.7 mi) 54870 Sarona (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,296
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	98.97 sq mi
Water area	5.02 sq mi
Latitude	45.9641
Longitude	-91.9068
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	44.4%	46.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,296

Population

People per sq mi

57.3

Median age

$62,721

Median household income

$35,623

Per capita income

$213,500

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,293

Housing units

22.2%

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

155

65–74

164

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	14.1%
18 and over	1,113	85.9%
65 and over	442	34.1%
Median age	57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,224	93.8%
Two or more races	50	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.7%
Other race	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	46.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$62,721

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 26.6%

$300k–$500k 23.9%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,500
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	56.6%
Single-family detached	90.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	40.1%
3 bedrooms	33.1%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.6%
Electricity	6.4%
Propane / LP gas	66.3%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	12.3%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	346	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	45	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	86	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	116	19.6%
Households with children under 18	85	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	45.2%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	16.0%
Married	66.2%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	4.5%	7.1%
Divorced	12.3%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.6%
Kindergarten	22	11.5%
Elementary school	100	52.1%
High school	47	24.5%
College / grad school	20	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.3%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Construction 7.7%

Retail trade 7.7%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 4.9%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,281	98.8%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,292	99.7%
Born in same state	1,289	99.5%
Born in different state	798	61.6%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	185	14.3%
Italian	177	13.7%
French	153	11.8%
Arab	100	7.7%
Dutch	48	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	1.2%
English	3	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.2%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54888

What city is ZIP code 54888 in?

ZIP code 54888 is primarily assigned to Trego, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54888 in?

ZIP code 54888 falls within Washburn County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54888 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 54888 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54888 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 54888 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54888 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 54888 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54888 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54888 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54888 in?

ZIP code 54888 observes the CST timezone.