54479 ZIP Code, Spencer, WI
54479 is a ZIP code in Spencer, Wisconsin — mostly in Clark County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Marathon County. It covers 77 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54488, 54446 and 54420. 3,630 people live here in 1,434 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $77,371, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Spencer, WI
- County: Clark County
- Land area: 77 sq mi
- Population: 3,630
- Median household income: $77,371
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,630 |
| Households | 1,434 |
| Median household income | $77,371 |
| Income per person | $34,510 |
| Median age | 37.7 |
| Homeowners | 81.9% |
| Median home value | $182,800 |
| Median rent | $577 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Broadband internet | 83.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 5.2% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 17.4% |
| $75–100K | 20.6% |
| $100–150K | 19.0% |
| $150–200K | 10.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 15.4% |
| 20–24 | 3.8% |
| 25–34 | 15.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65–74 | 9.0% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.1% |
| Owned outright | 33.6% |
| Rented | 17.3% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.4% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 10.5% |
| 5–19 units | 3.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.1% |
Businesses in 54479
90 business establishments with 1,373 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 17
- Manufacturing: 17
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 13
- Retail Trade: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54488 — Unity village, WI (6.4 mi)
- 54446 — Loyal city, WI (6.6 mi)
- 54420 — Chili CDP, WI (9.8 mi)
- 54421 — Colby city, WI (10.2 mi)
- 54449 — Marshfield city, WI (10.2 mi)
- 54484 — Stratford village, WI (12.7 mi)
- 54441 — Hewitt village, WI (13.4 mi)
- 54437 — Greenwood city, WI (14.7 mi)
Areas that include 54479
- Spencer, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clark County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Marathon County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 17: highest median household income in Clark County
- No. 5 of 17: highest median home value in Clark County
- No. 4 of 17: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Clark County
- No. 5 of 17: highest share of households with children in Clark County
- No. 6 of 17: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Clark County
Mail every home in 54479
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54479, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54479 in?
- 54479 is a Spencer, WI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Spencer; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54479 in?
- 54479 is mostly in Clark County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Marathon County.
- What is the population of 54479?
- About 3,630 people (±271), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,838.
- What is the median household income in 54479?
- $77,371 (±$7,984), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 54479?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54479 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54479?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54488 (6.4 mi, Unity), 54446 (6.6 mi, Loyal), 54420 (9.8 mi, Chili), 54421 (10.2 mi, Colby), 54449 (10.2 mi, Marshfield) and 54484 (12.7 mi, Stratford).
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