54772 ZIP Code — Wheeler, WI

Dunn County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54772 is located in Wheeler, Wisconsin, within Dunn County. It covers approximately 59.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,093 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54772

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 $186,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,114.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54772 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,093

population

59.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheeler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54763 Ridgeland (5.9 mi) 54725 Boyceville (6.5 mi) 54730 Colfax (8.1 mi) 54762 Prairie Farm (11.9 mi) 54733 Dallas (13.1 mi) 54749 Knapp (15.2 mi) 54751 Menomonie (17.9 mi) 54757 New Auburn (18 mi) 54004 Clayton (18.4 mi) 54013 Glenwood City (18.4 mi) 54739 Elk Mound (18.7 mi) 54728 Chetek (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,093
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	59.02 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	45.0941
Longitude	-91.8708
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	44.2%	41.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	21.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,093

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$75,114

Median household income

$30,863

Per capita income

$186,900

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

434

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	230	21.0%
18 and over	863	79.0%
65 and over	137	12.5%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,077	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.3%
Two or more races	13	1.2%
Other race	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	41.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	21.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$75,114

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,900
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.4%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	55.3%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	13.9%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	63	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	45	10.6%
Households with children under 18	121	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	22.4%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	16.5%
Married	60.8%	69.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	2.9%	4.1%
Divorced	9.7%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	4.7%
Kindergarten	21	8.9%
Elementary school	105	44.5%
High school	55	23.3%
College / grad school	44	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.7%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Construction 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Professional & management 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Other services 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 5.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.8%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	25.2%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,049	96.0%
Spanish	6	0.6%
Other Indo-European	6	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,071	98.0%
Born in same state	1,064	97.3%
Born in different state	796	72.8%
Foreign born	7	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.0%
Not a US citizen	13	59.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	195	17.8%
Italian	152	13.9%
French	83	7.6%
Arab	53	4.8%
Dutch	17	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.3%
Norwegian	10	0.9%
German	3	0.3%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54772

What city is ZIP code 54772 in?

ZIP code 54772 is primarily assigned to Wheeler, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54772 in?

ZIP code 54772 falls within Dunn County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54772 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 54772 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54772?

The median home value in ZIP code 54772 is $186,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 54772?

ZIP code 54772 has an estimated population of 1,093 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54772?

The median household income in ZIP code 54772 is $75,114, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54772 in?

ZIP code 54772 observes the CST timezone.