| ZIP Code | 54451 |
|---|---|
| City | Medford |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Taylor County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,462 ft |
| Latitude | 45.19739 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.407651 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.6% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 92 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,110 (42%) |
| Some College | 885 (12%) |
| Associates | 899 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 921 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,489 (20.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,882 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,500 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $815/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,088 |
| Vacant Units | 573 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,088 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 573 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 54451 is located in Medford, Wisconsin, within Taylor County. With a population of 11,051, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.4 years. Economically, 54451 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,882 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54451 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $198,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $815 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 54451 is primarily White (95.11%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54451 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 54451 in Medford, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,051 residents, a median household income of $63,882, and a median home value of $198,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.