54893 ZIP Code — Webster, WI

Burnett County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54893 is located in Webster, Wisconsin, within Burnett County. It covers approximately 153.00 square miles and serves a population of 3,983 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54893

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 $204,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,165. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% 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 30 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 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54893 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,983

population

153.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54893 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54893

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54893. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Webster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54872 Siren (8.1 mi) 54837 Frederic (13.4 mi) 54871 Shell Lake (15.6 mi) 54830 Danbury (17 mi) 54801 Spooner (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,983
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	153.00 sq mi
Water area	16.74 sq mi
Latitude	45.8592
Longitude	-92.2959
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	48.6%	47.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	15.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,983

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$57,165

Median household income

$34,797

Per capita income

$204,300

Median home value

$623

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

3,446

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

105

114

10–14

117

15–19

103

20–24

106

127

25–34

129

154

35–44

158

239

45–54

244

168

55–59

172

180

60–64

185

383

65–74

392

208

75–84

212

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	691	17.3%
18 and over	3,292	82.7%
65 and over	1,271	31.9%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,445	85.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	298	7.4%
Two or more races	153	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1%
Asian	36	0.9%
Black or African American	28	0.7%
Other race	23	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	47.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	15.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$57,165

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,300
Median rent / month	$623
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	53.1%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	34.6%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.2%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	55.5%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	9.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	895	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	150	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	320	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	410	23.1%
Households with children under 18	319	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	877	49.4%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	21.8%
Married	50.4%	52.3%
Separated	0.3%	2.2%
Widowed	3.7%	9.0%
Divorced	14.6%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	7.1%
Kindergarten	58	8.8%
Elementary school	360	54.6%
High school	121	18.4%
College / grad school	73	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 8.5%

Public administration 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 18.1%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.0%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	417	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	58.2%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,842	96.5%
Spanish	36	0.9%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.6%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,935	98.8%
Born in same state	3,922	98.5%
Born in different state	1,916	48.1%
Foreign born	13	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.2%
Not a US citizen	41	85.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	458	11.5%
French	348	8.7%
Italian	331	8.3%
Arab	299	7.5%
Dutch	102	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	57	1.4%
English	38	1%
Irish	3	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54893

What city is ZIP code 54893 in?

ZIP code 54893 is primarily assigned to Webster, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54893 in?

ZIP code 54893 falls within Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54893 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 54893 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54893 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 54893 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54893 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 54893 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54893 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 54893 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54893 in?

ZIP code 54893 observes the CST timezone.