ZIP Code 54511

ZIP code 54511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 715.3 square miles in Argonne, Forest County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 1,216 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 54511 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54511 sits at $66,719 (15% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,162. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $172,700 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $675 per month, and 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 54511 sits relative to Wisconsin and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →