Manitowish Waters, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54545

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

736
7/sq mi
$80,625
Median income
$665,700
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manitowish Waters pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54545 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54545 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.2 square miles in Manitowish Waters, Vilas County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 736 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 54545 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54545 sits at $80,625 (3% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $61,144. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $665,700 (168% above the state average) with median rent at $1,135 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54545 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vilas County, so you can benchmark 54545 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 54545

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54545.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 54545, Manitowish Waters, 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

736

Population

113.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54545?

62.7

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$80,625

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$61,144

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54545 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,625 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,347

Total Housing Units

530

Occupied Units

817

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$665,700

Median Home Value

+168% vs state

$1,135

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 54545, employing approximately 370 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,554,000.

60

Businesses

370

Employees

$16.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 15 25.0%
Construction 9 15.0%
Retail trade 8 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.7%
Finance and insurance 3 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.0%

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
54557 Presque Isle, WI 925 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54545 in?
ZIP code 54545 (Manitowish Waters) is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Vilas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vilas-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54545?
ZIP code 54545 in Manitowish Waters, WI has a population of 736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54545?
The median household income in ZIP 54545 is $80,625, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54545?
The median home value in ZIP 54545 is $665,700, which is 139% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54545 is White at 99.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54545?
ZIP code 54545 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54545 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Construction (9), Retail trade (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54545?
In ZIP code 54545, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 54545?
In ZIP code 54545, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54545 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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