54488 ZIP Code — Unity, WI

Marathon County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54488 is located in Unity, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. It covers approximately 38.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,137 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54488

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 $128,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,563.

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

College attainment at 12% 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. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54488 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,137

population

38.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54488 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54488

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54488. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Unity	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54421 Colby (5.2 mi) 54479 Spencer (5.4 mi) 54446 Loyal (8.5 mi) 54405 Abbotsford (10 mi) 54422 Curtiss (12 mi) 54484 Stratford (12.1 mi) 54425 Dorchester (12.5 mi) 54404 Marshfield (13.2 mi) 54449 Marshfield (14.6 mi) 54426 Edgar (14.8 mi) 54460 Owen (14.8 mi) 54480 Stetsonville (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,137
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	38.71 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	44.8296
Longitude	-90.3165
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	52.0%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,137

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$61,563

Median household income

$30,056

Per capita income

$128,000

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

402

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	25.9%
18 and over	843	74.1%
65 and over	150	13.2%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Two or more races 5%

Other race 2.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,036	85.7%
Hispanic or Latino	72	6%
Two or more races	60	5%
Other race	32	2.6%
Black or African American	6	0.5%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$61,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 28.2%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,000
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	28.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.2%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	39.4%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	16.8%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	252	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	139	29.6%
Female householder, no spouse	51	10.9%
Households with children under 18	137	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	21.3%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	22.2%
Married	50.3%	64.8%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	4.0%	4.6%
Divorced	12.8%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.2%
Kindergarten	5	2.1%
Elementary school	122	52.4%
High school	66	28.3%
College / grad school	28	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.8%

Agriculture & mining 16.1%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Retail trade 9.4%

Construction 8.7%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 2.5%

Professional & management 2.1%

Public administration 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	36.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 70.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.7%
Retirement income	12.2%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	26.1%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.1%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	28.0%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,052	92.5%
Spanish	39	3.7%
Other Indo-European	35	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,087	95.6%
Born in same state	1,066	93.8%
Born in different state	839	73.8%
Foreign born	21	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	50	4.4%
Not a US citizen	10	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	6.1%
Polish	62	5.5%
French	54	4.7%
Italian	45	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	8	0.7%
English	6	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54488

What city is ZIP code 54488 in?

ZIP code 54488 is primarily assigned to Unity, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54488 in?

ZIP code 54488 falls within Clark County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54488?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54488?

The median home value in ZIP code 54488 is $128,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 54488?

ZIP code 54488 has an estimated population of 1,137 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54488?

The median household income in ZIP code 54488 is $61,563, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54488 in?

ZIP code 54488 observes the CST timezone.