Irma, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54442

Lincoln County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,177
6/sq mi
$64,779
Median income
$229,800
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Irma pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54442 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.0 square miles in Irma, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 1,177 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54442 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54442 sits at $64,779 (17% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,310. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $229,800 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $952 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54442 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 54442 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54442, Irma, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,177

Population

193.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54442?

51.3

Median Age

57.5%

Male

42.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$64,779

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$39,310

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54442 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,779 38th percentile higher than 38% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

790

Total Housing Units

591

Occupied Units

199

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$229,800

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$952

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 54442, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,244,000.

11

Businesses

33

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 54.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
54487 Tomahawk, WI 9,594 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54442 in?
ZIP code 54442 (Irma) is located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54442?
ZIP code 54442 in Irma, WI has a population of 1,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54442?
The median household income in ZIP 54442 is $64,779, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54442?
The median home value in ZIP 54442 is $229,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54442 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54442?
ZIP code 54442 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54442?
In ZIP code 54442, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 54442?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54442 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54442?
In ZIP code 54442, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54442 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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