| ZIP Code | 54850 |
|---|---|
| City | La Pointe |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Ashland County |
| Area Code | 534/715 |
| Elevation | 602 ft |
| Latitude | 46.940645 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.57083 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55003 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.89 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 51.8% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 64 (23.5%) |
| Some College | 30 (11%) |
| Associates | 37 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 128 (47.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,875 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $272,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $713/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 809 |
| Vacant Units | 629 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 809 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 629 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
ZIP code 54850 is located in La Pointe, Wisconsin, within Ashland County. With a population of 341, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.1 years. Economically, 54850 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,875 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54850 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $272,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $713 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 54850 is primarily White (90.03%). Residents are well-educated — 51.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54850 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 54850 in La Pointe, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 341 residents, a median household income of $69,875, and a median home value of $272,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.