54568 ZIP Code — Woodruff, WI

Oneida County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54568 is located in Woodruff, Wisconsin, within Oneida County. It covers approximately 71.23 square miles and serves a population of 4,932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54568

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 $246,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,823. 51% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54568 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,932

population

71.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodruff	Acceptable
Woodruff	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54512 Boulder Junction (6.9 mi) 54560 Sayner (8.7 mi) 54548 Minocqua (9 mi) 54558 Saint Germain (9.5 mi) 54538 Lac Du Flambeau (10.4 mi) 54539 Lake Tomahawk (12.6 mi) 54545 Manitowish Waters (14.1 mi) 54531 Hazelhurst (15.9 mi) 54557 Presque Isle (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,932
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	71.23 sq mi
Water area	11.06 sq mi
Latitude	45.9553
Longitude	-89.6951
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	52.4%	43.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,932

Population

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$67,823

Median household income

$40,585

Per capita income

$246,100

Median home value

$793

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

3,623

Housing units

36.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

187

5–9

182

181

10–14

177

186

15–19

181

20–24

208

25–34

202

272

35–44

265

228

45–54

222

229

55–59

222

150

60–64

146

407

65–74

396

280

75–84

273

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,157	23.5%
18 and over	3,775	76.5%
65 and over	1,463	29.7%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,758	95.3%
Two or more races	128	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	60	1.2%
Other race	27	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	43.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$67,823

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 23.5%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,100
Median rent / month	$793
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	45.2%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	41.0%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.0%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,113	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	158	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	337	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	546	25.3%
Households with children under 18	548	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,032	47.9%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	24.9%
Married	60.3%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	2.8%	13.4%
Divorced	14.8%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 13.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	4.7%
Kindergarten	19	1.6%
Elementary school	504	42.6%
High school	456	38.6%
College / grad school	148	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Other services 5.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Construction 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.6

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 33.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	390	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,788	97.1%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,884	99.0%
Born in same state	4,872	98.8%
Born in different state	3,224	65.4%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.0%
Not a US citizen	35	72.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	812	16.5%
Polish	600	12.2%
French	317	6.4%
Arab	85	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	82	1.7%
German	60	1.2%
Dutch	15	0.3%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54568

What city is ZIP code 54568 in?

ZIP code 54568 is primarily assigned to Woodruff, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54568 in?

ZIP code 54568 falls within Vilas County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54568 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 54568 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54568 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 54568 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54568 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 54568 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54568 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54568 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54568 in?

ZIP code 54568 observes the CST timezone.