US ZIP Code
54566

Wabeno, WI

Forest County  ·  Wisconsin

● Active
👥 1,377 Population ↑ 9% since 2019
💰 $54,762 Median HH Income
▼ 28% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019
🎂 50.1 Median Age ↓ 2% since 2019
🏠 $177,600 Median Home Value
▼ 36% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019
🎓 26.4% College Grads
▼ 32% below avg
📊 9.2% Unemployment
▲ 88% above avg ↑ 137% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code54566
CityWabeno
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyForest County
Area Code715
Elevation1,571 ft
Latitude45.428346
Longitude-88.630658
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS55041
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.8% (685) Female 50.3% (692) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.7%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 12.7%Race
White70.7%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian0.2%
Other12.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.05
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (2.5%)
HS Graduate380 (40.1%)
Some College137 (14.5%)
Associates156 (16.5%)
Bachelors86 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree164 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College14.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–100k
21%
$100k–150k
14%
$150k–200k
14%
$200k–300k
24%
$300k–500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,762 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019
Median Home Value$177,600 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$588/mo ↑ 34% since 2019
Total Units1,394
Vacant Units722
Avg HH Size2.05

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–50k
21%
$50k–75k
16%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%

Summary

Total Units1,394
Vacant722
Owner Occupied86.8%
Renter Occupied13.2%
Avg HH Size2.05
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 54566 is in Wabeno, WI, in Forest County.
ZIP code 54566 is located in Wisconsin (WI).
ZIP code 54566 is in Forest County, WI.
ZIP 54566 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 54566 is 1,377 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 54566 is $54,762 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 54566 is $177,600 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 54566

ZIP code 54566 is located in Wabeno, Wisconsin, within Forest County. With a population of 1,377, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.1 years. Economically, 54566 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,762 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 54566 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $177,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $588 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.

The population of 54566 is primarily White (70.73%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.7%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 54566 stands at 9.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.

Overall, ZIP code 54566 in Wabeno, WI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,377 residents, a median household income of $54,762, and a median home value of $177,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.