54451 ZIP Code
Medford, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54451 |
| City/Town: | Medford |
| County: | Taylor |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,988 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,885 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,216 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,073 |
| Median Home Value: | $182,100 |
| Land Area: | 336.3 sq miles
871.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.1974, -90.4077 |
Population Information (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,988 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,615 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,373 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 479 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 626 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 788 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 849 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 466 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,011 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,305 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,353 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 971 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 969 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,204 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 678 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 289 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $182,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $806 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,073 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,372 | 86.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 701 | 13.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,332 | 76.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,040 | 23.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,780 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 278 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 447 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,281 | 42.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,562 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 827 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,001 | 12.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 384 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54451 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,885 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,030 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,902 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,216 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,897 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,709 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 188 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,987 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,753 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 415 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 533 | 9.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,546 | 96.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 33 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 71 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 289 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 211 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 185 | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 159 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54451 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 157 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 222 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 310 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 341 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 615 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 813 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 666 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 699 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 281 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 268 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54451 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,124 | 72.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 549 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 17 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 251 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 104 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 586 | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54451 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 254 | 4.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 388 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,626 | 28.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 50 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 557 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 377 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 43 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 198 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 231 | 4.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,224 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 398 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 250 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 113 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,394 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,331 | 75.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,713 | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 481 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54451 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,325 | 76.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,545 | 35.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,025 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 184 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 92 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 367 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54451 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,911 | 77.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 25 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 242 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 258 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 102 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 46 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 86 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 401 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54451 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 347 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 727 | 14.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 717 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 568 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 816 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 365 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 523 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 264 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 740 | 14.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54451 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 68 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 355 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,354 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,097 | 41.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 968 | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 231 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54451 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,447 | 33.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,353 | 30.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 807 | 18.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 181 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 505 | 11.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54451 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 253 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,027 | 23.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,668 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,424 | 32.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54451 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 174 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 295 | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 723 | 21.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 779 | 23.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 731 | 21.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 540 | 16.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 84 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54451 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,398 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $552 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $806 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,372 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,446 | 55.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 751 | 17.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 755 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 855 | 19.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,085 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,416 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54451 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,674 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,457 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,615 | 55.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 88 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 476 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 999 | 21.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54451 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,344 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 107 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 85 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,204 | 51.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 653 | 27.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 295 | 12.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,606 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 693 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,875 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,151 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 92 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 571 | 49.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 488 | 42.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54451 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,814 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,074 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 537 | 50.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 535 | 49.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 164 | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,867 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 44 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 121 | 275.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 121 | 275.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 121 | 275.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 22 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 55 | 125.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 29.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54451 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,509 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,240 | 97.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 269 | 2.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 98 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 171 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54451 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,372 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,905 | 89.3% | 89.4% |
Medford, WI54451