54489 ZIP Code — Vesper, WI

Wood County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54489 is located in Vesper, Wisconsin, within Wood County. It covers approximately 47.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.

About ZIP code 54489

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 $151,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,297. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 54489 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,491

population

47.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54489 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54489

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54489. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vesper	Acceptable
Vesper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54495 Wisconsin Rapids (4 mi) 54410 Arpin (6.1 mi) 54469 Port Edwards (9.3 mi) 54475 Rudolph (10.3 mi) 54454 Milladore (11 mi) 54494 Wisconsin Rapids (14.4 mi) 54412 Auburndale (15.1 mi) 54457 Nekoosa (15.2 mi) 54443 Junction City (15.7 mi) 54449 Marshfield (16.1 mi) 54466 Pittsville (16.7 mi) 54404 Marshfield (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,491
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	47.66 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	44.4522
Longitude	-89.9927
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715/534

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	42.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,491

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$59,297

Median household income

$34,035

Per capita income

$151,500

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

550

Housing units

15.1%

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

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	337	22.6%
18 and over	1,154	77.4%
65 and over	317	21.3%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,389	92%
Two or more races	55	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.2%
Other race	12	0.8%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	42.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 28.8%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	28.8%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$59,297

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,500
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	36.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	45.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.6%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	36.3%
Fuel oil	7.4%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	84	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	167	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	72	11.4%
Households with children under 18	155	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	38.0%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	25.4%
Married	50.6%	54.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.3%
Widowed	12.7%	9.6%
Divorced	7.7%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 22.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	5.8%
Kindergarten	11	3.5%
Elementary school	143	45.8%
High school	79	25.3%
College / grad school	61	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Construction 6.9%

Professional & management 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Retail trade 5.8%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	8.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	24.5%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,386	93.0%
Spanish	17	1.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.7%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,480	99.3%
Born in same state	1,478	99.1%
Born in different state	1,301	87.3%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.7%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	165	11.1%
Arab	129	8.7%
Polish	128	8.6%
Italian	104	7%
English	80	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.7%
Dutch	7	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.1%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54489

What city is ZIP code 54489 in?

ZIP code 54489 is primarily assigned to Vesper, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54489 in?

ZIP code 54489 falls within Wood County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54489 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 54489 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54489 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 54489 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54489 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54489 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54489?

The median home value in ZIP code 54489 is $151,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 54489 in?

ZIP code 54489 observes the CST timezone.