| ZIP Code | 54425 |
|---|---|
| City | Dorchester |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Clark County |
| Area Code | 534/715 |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft |
| Latitude | 45.006782 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.341083 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 18.8% ▼ 52% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 519 (52.7%) |
| Some College | 152 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 111 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 73 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 112 (11.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,500 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,000 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $808/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 752 |
| Vacant Units | 48 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 752 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 48 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 54425 is located in Dorchester, Wisconsin, within Clark County. With a population of 1,844, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 54425 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54425 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $808 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 54425 is primarily White (85.52%). Residents are less-educated — 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54425 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 54425 in Dorchester, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,844 residents, a median household income of $61,500, and a median home value of $175,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.