54487 ZIP Code
Tomahawk, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54487 |
| City/Town: | Tomahawk |
| County: | Lincoln |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,681 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,886 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,611 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,287 |
| Median Home Value: | $206,800 |
| Land Area: | 290.6 sq miles
752.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 23.4 sq miles
60.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.5109, -89.7442 |
Population Information (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,681 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,846 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,835 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 384 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 364 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 513 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 604 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 301 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 824 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 954 | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,312 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,032 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 967 | 10.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,494 | 15.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 654 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 278 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $206,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $693 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,287 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,241 | 58.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,046 | 41.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,601 | 84.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 640 | 15.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,515 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 101 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 431 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,728 | 36.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,688 | 22.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 956 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,143 | 15.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 468 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54487 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,886 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,166 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,019 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,611 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,505 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,295 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 201 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,816 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,509 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 535 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 249 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,236 | 95.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 31 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 24 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 61 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 294 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 115 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 196 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 122 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54487 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 160 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 252 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 279 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 291 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 533 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 654 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 729 | 17.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 844 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 291 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 208 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54487 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,558 | 82.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 211 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 14 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 63 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 30 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 358 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54487 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 37 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 285 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 957 | 22.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 41 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 532 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 226 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 70 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 305 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 199 | 4.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,017 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 286 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 166 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 174 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,241 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,109 | 73.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,228 | 43.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 344 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54487 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,783 | 65.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,912 | 45.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,572 | 37.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 327 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 132 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 323 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54487 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,174 | 84.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 94 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 158 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 75 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 69 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 42 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 29 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 644 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54487 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 293 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,055 | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,026 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,080 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,187 | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 773 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 671 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 500 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 683 | 9.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54487 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 88 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 572 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,430 | 33.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,167 | 43.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 780 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 250 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54487 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,260 | 53.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,314 | 31.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 391 | 9.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 195 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54487 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 218 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,095 | 25.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,779 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,149 | 27.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54487 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 115 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 426 | 11.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 533 | 14.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 645 | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 981 | 27.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 684 | 19.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 195 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54487 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,361 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $511 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $693 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,241 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,372 | 55.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 557 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 831 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 720 | 17.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 827 | 19.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,651 | 38.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54487 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,206 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,060 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,429 | 57.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 162 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 540 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 835 | 19.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54487 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,602 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 72 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 64 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 670 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 523 | 32.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 273 | 17.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,077 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 661 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,585 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,628 | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 49 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 963 | 59.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 616 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54487 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,817 | 91.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 806 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 274 | 34.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 509 | 63.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 147 | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54487 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,584 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 14 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 97 | 692.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 97 | 692.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 97 | 692.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 242.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 40 | 285.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54487 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,297 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,186 | 98.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 111 | 1.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 29 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 60 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 22 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54487 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,241 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,898 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Tomahawk, WI54487