54490 ZIP Code — Westboro, WI

Taylor County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54490 is located in Westboro, Wisconsin, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 126.69 square miles and serves a population of 995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54490

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 $164,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,614. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54490 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

995

population

126.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54490 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54490

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54490. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54451 Medford (9.7 mi) 54459 Ogema (9.9 mi) 54515 Catawba (11.8 mi) 54470 Rib Lake (13.6 mi) 54556 Prentice (15.4 mi) 54537 Kennan (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	995
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	126.69 sq mi
Water area	1.95 sq mi
Latitude	45.3350
Longitude	-90.4340
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	47.1%	47.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	33.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

995

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$62,614

Median household income

$27,125

Per capita income

$164,700

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

666

Housing units

13.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	227	22.8%
18 and over	768	77.2%
65 and over	168	16.9%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	914	88.6%
Two or more races	62	6%
Hispanic or Latino	37	3.6%
Other race	15	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	47.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	33.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$62,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,700
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	45.2%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.2%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	46.7%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	19.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	255	66.9%
Cohabiting couple	59	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	31	8.1%
Female householder, no spouse	36	9.4%
Households with children under 18	104	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	29.7%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	14.7%
Married	70.0%	68.0%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	5.8%
Divorced	7.7%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.6%
Kindergarten	16	9.0%
Elementary school	106	59.9%
High school	42	23.7%
College / grad school	12	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.2%

Transportation & utilities 17.4%

Retail trade 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Construction 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Other services 3.1%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	34.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	17.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	23.7%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	935	94.0%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	989	99.4%
Born in same state	988	99.3%
Born in different state	821	82.5%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	70	7%
French	51	5.1%
Arab	45	4.5%
Polish	39	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	2.4%
Irish	7	0.7%
German	3	0.3%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54490

What city is ZIP code 54490 in?

ZIP code 54490 is primarily assigned to Westboro, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54490 in?

ZIP code 54490 falls within Taylor County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54490 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 54490 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54490?

13% 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 54490?

The median home value in ZIP code 54490 is $164,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 54490?

ZIP code 54490 has an estimated population of 995 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54490 in?

ZIP code 54490 observes the CST timezone.