| ZIP Code | 54120 |
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| City | Fence |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Florence County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,428 ft |
| Latitude | 45.803454 |
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| Longitude | -88.569329 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.3 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.72 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.6% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 70 (43.8%) |
| Some College | 20 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 21 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 40 (25%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9 (5.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,000 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $200,000 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 499 |
| Vacant Units | 395 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 499 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 395 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.72 |
ZIP code 54120 is located in Fence, Wisconsin, within Florence County. With a population of 179, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.3 years. Economically, 54120 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54120 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 54120 is primarily White (93.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 54120 in Fence, WI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 179 residents, a median household income of $50,000, and a median home value of $200,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.