| ZIP Code | 54005 |
|---|---|
| City | Clear Lake |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft |
| Latitude | 45.228602 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.230101 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55095 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.1% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 813 (39%) |
| Some College | 287 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 260 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 289 (13.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 420 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,500 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,500 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $943/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,320 |
| Vacant Units | 136 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,320 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 136 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 54005 is located in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, within Polk County. With a population of 3,222, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 54005 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54005 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $241,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $943 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 54005 is primarily White (89.54%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54005 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 54005 in Clear Lake, WI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,222 residents, a median household income of $82,500, and a median home value of $241,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.