54481 ZIP Code
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54481 |
| City/Town: | Stevens Point |
| County: | Portage |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,544 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,922 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,942 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,340 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,000 |
| Land Area: | 65.6 sq miles
169.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.5225, -89.6461 |
Population Information (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,544 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,036 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,508 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 954 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 977 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,296 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,293 | 12.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,256 | 19.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,506 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,712 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,032 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,205 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,320 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,968 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,437 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 588 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $840 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,340 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,708 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 632 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,720 | 57.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,988 | 42.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,768 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 302 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 430 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,632 | 29.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,794 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,766 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,060 | 25.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,784 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54481 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,922 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,886 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,912 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,942 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,587 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,797 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 777 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,337 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,847 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,287 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 634 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,578 | 89.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 486 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 45 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 973 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 308 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,154 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 653 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 969 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 589 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 70 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 76 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 234 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54481 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 520 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 511 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,468 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,117 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,775 | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,057 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,728 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,535 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 587 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 410 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54481 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,809 | 68.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,398 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 113 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,119 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 377 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,548 | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54481 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 222 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 648 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,390 | 15.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 144 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,803 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 674 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 373 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,284 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,225 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,846 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,068 | 13.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 637 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 483 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.3% | 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 (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,720 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,196 | 77.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,241 | 29.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,629 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54481 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,154 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,226 | 27.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,718 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 472 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 408 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,039 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54481 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,385 | 59.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 406 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,189 | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 756 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 958 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 745 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 707 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 194 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54481 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 401 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 796 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,769 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 974 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,015 | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,454 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,273 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 659 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,961 | 24.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54481 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 209 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,409 | 11.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,271 | 34.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,320 | 35.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,611 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 520 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54481 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,359 | 62.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 863 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,993 | 25.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 121 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 240 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 98 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54481 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 891 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,418 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,460 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,939 | 16.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54481 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 221 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 526 | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,627 | 24.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,739 | 25.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,645 | 24.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 779 | 11.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 142 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 41 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54481 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,309 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $556 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $840 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 | 2.38 |
Households (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,708 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,943 | 33.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,345 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,039 | 26.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,331 | 28.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,401 | 20.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,803 | 23.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.12 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54481 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,359 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,835 | 55.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,155 | 33.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 274 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,064 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,565 | 45.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54481 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,819 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 237 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 173 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,879 | 21.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,036 | 11.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,494 | 62.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,372 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,489 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,349 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,267 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 138 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,927 | 59.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,202 | 36.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54481 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,830 | 75.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,562 | 23.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,798 | 42.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,648 | 55.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 473 | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 116 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,431 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 125 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,113 | 890.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,113 | 890.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,113 | 890.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 107 | 85.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 43 | 34.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 207 | 165.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 80 | 64.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54481 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,590 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,232 | 94.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,358 | 5.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 379 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 234 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 662 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 83 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54481 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,708 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,981 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Stevens Point, WI54481