54566 ZIP Code — Wabeno, WI

Forest County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54566 is located in Wabeno, Wisconsin, within Forest County. It covers approximately 136.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54566

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,164. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54566 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,404

population

136.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54566 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54566

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wabeno	Acceptable
Wabeno	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54175 Townsend (9 mi) 54541 Laona (9 mi) 54138 Lakewood (11 mi) 54491 White Lake (13.3 mi) 54465 Pickerel (14.4 mi) 54520 Crandon (15.8 mi) 54149 Mountain (16.4 mi) 54104 Athelstane (18.2 mi) 54103 Armstrong Creek (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,404
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	136.04 sq mi
Water area	3.08 sq mi
Latitude	45.4217
Longitude	-88.6277
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	56.7%	52.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	34.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	11.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,404

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$51,164

Median household income

$31,117

Per capita income

$164,900

Median home value

$542

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

1,306

Housing units

13.8%

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

103

65–74

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	273	19.4%
18 and over	1,131	80.6%
65 and over	411	29.3%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 12.6%

Two or more races 11.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,035	72.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	179	12.6%
Two or more races	168	11.8%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1.5%
Other race	20	1.4%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	52.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	34.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	11.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$51,164

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,900
Median rent / month	$542
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	52.3%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	14.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.9%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	34.1%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	14.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	274	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	66	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	141	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	190	28.3%
Households with children under 18	137	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	305	45.5%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	29.2%
Married	55.6%	42.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	4.9%	11.6%
Divorced	21.0%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	13.7%
Kindergarten	6	2.8%
Elementary school	120	56.6%
High school	34	16.0%
College / grad school	23	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.5%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Construction 9.6%

Professional & management 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Retail trade 5.2%

Public administration 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	24.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,316	93.7%
Spanish	49	3.7%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,395	99.4%
Born in same state	1,377	98.1%
Born in different state	1,124	80.1%
Foreign born	18	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.6%
Not a US citizen	8	88.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	161	11.5%
French	80	5.7%
Polish	57	4.1%
Arab	44	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	2.4%
German	32	2.3%
Irish	21	1.5%
Dutch	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54566

What city is ZIP code 54566 in?

ZIP code 54566 is primarily assigned to Wabeno, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54566 in?

ZIP code 54566 falls within Forest County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54566 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 54566 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54566 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 54566 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54566 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54566 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54566?

19% of residents in ZIP code 54566 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 54566 in?

ZIP code 54566 observes the CST timezone.