| ZIP Code | 54485 |
|---|---|
| City | Summit Lake |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Langlade County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 1,739 ft |
| Latitude | 45.393438 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.220286 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.0 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 3.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 165 (48.2%) |
| Some College | 30 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 20 (5.8%) |
| Bachelors | 44 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 82 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,292 ≈ Avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,500 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 457 |
| Vacant Units | 260 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 457 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 260 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 54485 is located in Summit Lake, Wisconsin, within Langlade County. With a population of 432, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62 years. Economically, 54485 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,292 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54485 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $227,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 54485 is primarily White (95.37%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 62% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54485 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 54485 in Summit Lake, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 432 residents, a median household income of $72,292, and a median home value of $227,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.