54889 ZIP Code — Turtle Lake, WI
Barron County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54889 is located in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, within Barron County. It covers approximately 73.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,839 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
About ZIP code 54889
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $68,594. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,839
population
73.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54889 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54889
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54889. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Turtle Lake | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54826 Comstock (6.5 mi)
54805 Almena (7 mi)
54004 Clayton (8.4 mi)
54810 Balsam Lake (9.9 mi)
54001 Amery (10.3 mi)
54829 Cumberland (10.5 mi)
54005 Clear Lake (12.7 mi)
54812 Barron (14.2 mi)
54762 Prairie Farm (14.5 mi)
54858 Milltown (15.8 mi)
54733 Dallas (16.8 mi)
54007 Deer Park (16.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,839 |
| Population density | 39 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 73.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.49 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.4105 |
| Longitude | -92.1760 |
| 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% | 47.9% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 32.8% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 16.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
2,839
Population
39
People per sq mi
48.6
Median age
$68,594
Median household income
$38,455
Per capita income
$216,300
Median home value
$842
Median monthly rent
74.3%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
1,478
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
60
Under 5
67
87
5–9
96
65
10–14
71
76
15–19
85
59
20–24
66
147
25–34
162
129
35–44
143
180
45–54
200
92
55–59
101
105
60–64
117
202
65–74
223
108
75–84
120
37
85+
41
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 571 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 2,268 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 731 | 25.7% |
| Median age | 48.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,691 | 93.4% |
| Two or more races | 129 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.4% | 47.9% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 32.8% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 16.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $68,594 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
25.6%
$300k–$500k
23.2%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,300 |
| Median rent / month | $842 |
| Owner occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter occupied | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 30.0% |
| Single-family detached | 82.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% |
| 3 or more | 32.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.4% |
| Electricity | 17.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 7.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 644 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 92 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 202 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 323 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 292 | 23.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 554 | 43.9% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 21.1% |
| Married | 54.9% | 49.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 14.8% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
39.0%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 227 | 45.6% |
| High school | 133 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 89 | 17.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.5%
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Other services
8.4%
Construction
7.5%
Retail trade
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Professional & management
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.5% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 14.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 29.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
13.6%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
19.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.0% |
| Retirement income | 34.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 23.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 189 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 17.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 45.4% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,712 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,816 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 2,811 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,903 | 67.0% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 23 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 17 | 73.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 546 | 19.2% |
| Italian | 216 | 7.6% |
| French | 136 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 73 | 2.6% |
| German | 39 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 33 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.3% |
| English | 6 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54889
What city is ZIP code 54889 in?
ZIP code 54889 is primarily assigned to Turtle Lake, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54889 in?
ZIP code 54889 falls within Barron County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54889 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 54889 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 54889 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 54889 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 54889?
ZIP code 54889 has an estimated population of 2,839 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54889?
The median home value in ZIP code 54889 is $216,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 54889 in?
ZIP code 54889 observes the CST timezone.