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Long Lake, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54542

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

470
1/sq mi
$46,607
Median income
$122,000
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Long Lake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54542 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Long Lake, Florence County, Wisconsin, home to just 470 residents across 671.4 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54542 reports a modest median household income of $46,607 (40% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $25,783. Local economic indicators show a 12.7% poverty rate alongside 0.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $122,000 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $808 monthly, and 87.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is -. To put 54542 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Florence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54542, Long Lake, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

470

Population

671.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 54542?

54.2

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$46,607

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$25,783

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54542 ranks nationally

Long Lake, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,607 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,140

Total Housing Units

273

Occupied Units

867

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$122,000

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 54542, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,282,000.

9

Businesses

44

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 55.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 54542 vs 49915 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49915 Caspian, MI 630 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Florence County

54121 standard
Florence, WI
Pop: 2,982
54120 standard
Fence, WI
Pop: 245

Related Areas

Florence County Long Lake, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54542 in? ▼
ZIP code 54542 (Long Lake) is located in Florence County, Wisconsin. Florence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/florence-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54542? ▼
ZIP code 54542 in Long Lake, WI has a population of 470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54542 is $46,607, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54542 is $122,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54542 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54542? ▼
ZIP code 54542 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54542? ▼
In ZIP code 54542, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54542? ▼
In ZIP code 54542, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54542 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.