| ZIP Code | 54479 |
|---|---|
| City | Spencer |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Marathon County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft |
| Latitude | 44.750611 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.331989 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.2% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 905 (43.1%) |
| Some College | 222 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 345 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 273 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 339 (16.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,542 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $175,100 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $563/mo ↓ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,462 |
| Vacant Units | 65 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,462 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 65 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 54479 is located in Spencer, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. With a population of 3,592, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 54479 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,542 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54479 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $563 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 54479 is primarily White (95.02%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54479 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 54479 in Spencer, WI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,592 residents, a median household income of $79,542, and a median home value of $175,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.