54498 ZIP Code — Withee, WI

Clark County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54498 is located in Withee, Wisconsin, within Clark County. It covers approximately 111.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54498

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 $131,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,690. 36% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54498 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,343
population
111.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54498 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54498

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54498. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Withee Acceptable
Withee Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54460 Owen (5.6 mi) 54447 Lublin (6.9 mi) 54422 Curtiss (8.7 mi) 54771 Thorp (11.5 mi) 54425 Dorchester (14.8 mi) 54451 Medford (14.9 mi) 54405 Abbotsford (15.8 mi) 54480 Stetsonville (16.2 mi) 54433 Gilman (18 mi) 54421 Colby (18.3 mi) 54437 Greenwood (18.3 mi) 54768 Stanley (19.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,343
Population density 21 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 111.24 sq mi
Water area 0.65 sq mi
Latitude 45.0386
Longitude -90.6070
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 45.3% 44.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 37.6% 36.5% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 16.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,343
Population
21
People per sq mi
35.0
Median age
$63,690
Median household income
$31,882
Per capita income
$131,700
Median home value
$886
Median monthly rent
76.7%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
788
Housing units
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
111
Under 5
102
117
5–9
108
90
10–14
82
77
15–19
71
73
20–24
68
142
25–34
130
122
35–44
113
153
45–54
140
61
55–59
56
74
60–64
69
142
65–74
131
41
75–84
37
17
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1871830.6%
18 and over1,62569.4%
65 and over38416.4%
Median age35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%
Two or more races 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Black or African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,24094.1%
Two or more races833.5%
Hispanic or Latino371.6%
Black or African American120.5%
Asian30.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.1%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.3% 44.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 37.6% 36.5% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 16.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 7.9%
$15k–$25k 6.2%
$25k–$35k 6.2%
$35k–$50k 14.6%
$50k–$75k 19.3%
$75k–$100k 11.1%
$100k–$150k 22.4%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k7.9%
$15k–$25k6.2%
$25k–$35k6.2%
$35k–$50k14.6%
$50k–$75k19.3%
$75k–$100k11.1%
$100k–$150k22.4%
$150k–$200k5.1%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$63,690

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%
$50k–$100k 33.2%
$100k–$150k 13.7%
$150k–$200k 15.5%
$200k–$300k 14.2%
$300k–$500k 8.4%
$500k–$1M 4.7%
$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$131,700
Median rent / month$886
Owner occupied76.7%
Renter occupied23.3%
Vacant17.2%
Single-family detached80.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.1%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)3.01

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–20192.3%
2000–200914.4%
1990–19997.8%
1980–19898.5%
1970–197912.5%
1960–19697.1%
1950–195910.7%
1940–19497.3%
1939 or earlier28.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.4%
1 bedroom5.4%
2 bedrooms25.7%
3 bedrooms45.6%
4 bedrooms14.9%
5+ bedrooms6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.1%
1 vehicle21.3%
2 vehicles40.8%
3 or more24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas30.7%
Electricity5.1%
Propane / LP gas37.6%
Fuel oil6.6%
Wood19.7%
Solar0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family50362.3%
Cohabiting couple647.9%
Male householder, no spouse13016.1%
Female householder, no spouse11113.7%
Households with children under 1832640.3%
Households with seniors (65+)26232.4%
Average household size2.90

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.7%26.0%
Married58.6%61.8%
Separated0.8%0.2%
Widowed4.8%4.5%
Divorced10.1%7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 32.3%
Some college, no degree 25.1%
Associate's degree 8.5%
Bachelor's degree 6.0%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.7%
Bachelor's or higher8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool275.7%
Kindergarten204.2%
Elementary school31566.7%
High school6914.6%
College / grad school418.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%
Education & healthcare 17.3%
Agriculture & mining 12.9%
Transportation & utilities 9.2%
Retail trade 8.2%
Construction 7.7%
Other services 3.6%
Finance & real estate 3.3%
Professional & management 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Public administration 2.1%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.0%
Service12.2%
Sales & office15.9%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation32.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.3%
Government12.1%
Self-employed16.6%
Unpaid family workers1.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.0%
Carpool8.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.3%
Work from home9.6%
Other means5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)24.5

Poverty

All people 11.9%
Under 18 years 14.6%
18 and over 10.6%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 54.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.9%
Retirement income16.2%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP16.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure33.0%
High cholesterol34.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis26.5%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.9%
Binge drinking23.4%
No physical activity25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.9%
Visited dentist61.3%
Cholesterol screening84.5%
Teeth loss18.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1046.4%
Disability%
Any disability17.1%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years17.5%
65 and over44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.4%
Public insurance35.2%
No insurance31.3%
Uninsured under 1949.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,13090.9%
Spanish24411.5%
Other Indo-European180.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander22510.6%
Other languages10.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,31999.0%
Born in same state2,31798.9%
Born in different state1,82878.0%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen241.0%
Not a US citizen1354.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1375.8%
Arab1235.2%
Polish1175%
Italian1024.4%
Irish321.4%
AncestryCount%
English311.3%
German301.3%
Dutch120.5%
Norwegian20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.5%
Internet access79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54498

What city is ZIP code 54498 in?

ZIP code 54498 is primarily assigned to Withee, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54498 in?

ZIP code 54498 falls within Clark County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54498 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 54498 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54498?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 54498 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 54498 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54498?

The median home value in ZIP code 54498 is $131,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 54498 in?

ZIP code 54498 observes the CST timezone.

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