US ZIP Code
54835

Exeland, WI

Sawyer County  ·  Wisconsin

● Active
👥 962 Population ↑ 10% since 2019
💰 $51,528 Median HH Income
▼ 32% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019
🎂 53.8 Median Age
🏠 $180,900 Median Home Value
▼ 35% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019
🎓 26.9% College Grads
▼ 31% below avg
📊 5.5% Unemployment
▲ 13% above avg ↑ 81% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code54835
CityExeland
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountySawyer County
Area Code715
Elevation1,210 ft
Latitude45.679838
Longitude-91.249937
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS55113
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 54.5% (524) Female 45.5% (438) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.4%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
13%
25–44
10%
45–64
36%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg Household Size1.96
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.4%)
HS Graduate297 (44.6%)
Some College96 (14.4%)
Associates85 (12.8%)
Bachelors97 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree82 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College14.4%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–100k
20%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
10%
$200k–300k
24%
$300k–500k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,528 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019
Median Home Value$180,900 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$586/mo ↓ 21% since 2019
Total Units757
Vacant Units266
Avg HH Size1.96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–50k
26%
$50k–75k
20%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
11%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%

Summary

Total Units757
Vacant266
Owner Occupied79.2%
Renter Occupied20.8%
Avg HH Size1.96
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 54835 is in Exeland, WI, in Sawyer County.
ZIP code 54835 is located in Wisconsin (WI).
ZIP code 54835 is in Sawyer County, WI.
ZIP 54835 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 54835 is 962 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 54835 is $51,528 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 54835 is $180,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 54835

ZIP code 54835 is located in Exeland, Wisconsin, within Sawyer County. With a population of 962, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.8 years. Economically, 54835 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,528 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 54835 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $180,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $586 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.

The population of 54835 is primarily White (88.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 54835 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.

Overall, ZIP code 54835 in Exeland, WI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 962 residents, a median household income of $51,528, and a median home value of $180,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.