54481 ZIP Code, Stevens Point, WI
54481 is a ZIP code in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in Portage County. It covers 66 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54482, 54475 and 54443. 28,242 people live here in 11,894 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. With about 431 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own). Median household income is $59,545, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; 22% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Stevens Point, WI
- County: Portage County
- Land area: 66 sq mi
- Population: 28,242
- Median household income: $59,545
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 28,242 |
| Households | 11,894 |
| Median household income | $59,545 |
| Income per person | $33,955 |
| Median age | 30.1 |
| Homeowners | 57.4% |
| Median home value | $201,000 |
| Median rent | $869 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% |
| Broadband internet | 92.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.8% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 8.4% |
| $25–35K | 11.2% |
| $35–50K | 14.1% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 15.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.4% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.0% |
| 10–19 | 16.3% |
| 20–24 | 20.0% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 7.6% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.0% |
| Owned outright | 23.7% |
| Rented | 39.2% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.6% |
| Townhome | 3.7% |
| 2–4 units | 14.5% |
| 5–19 units | 15.7% |
| 20+ units | 7.1% |
| Mobile / other | 1.4% |
Businesses in 54481
793 business establishments with 15,580 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 119
- Accommodation and Food Services: 115
- Retail Trade: 104
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 88
- Finance and Insurance: 56
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 56
- Construction: 50
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 40
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54482 — Stevens Point city, WI (7 mi)
- 54475 — Rudolph village, WI (7.7 mi)
- 54443 — Junction City village, WI (7.9 mi)
- 54467 — Plover village, WI (9.2 mi)
- 54423 — Polonia CDP, WI (11.5 mi)
- 54454 — Milladore village, WI (12.9 mi)
- 54494 — Wisconsin Rapids city, WI (13.3 mi)
- 54921 — Bancroft CDP, WI (16 mi)
Areas that include 54481
- Stevens Point, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Whiting, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Park Ridge, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Portage County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 14: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Portage County
- No. 1 of 14: lowest median age in Portage County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54481, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54481 in?
- 54481 is a Stevens Point, WI mailing address. By land area, 17% lies inside Stevens Point and 3% lies inside Whiting; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54481 in?
- 54481 is in Portage County.
- What is the population of 54481?
- About 28,242 people (±549), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 28,100.
- What is the median household income in 54481?
- $59,545 (±$4,320), 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 54481?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54481 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54481?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54482 (7 mi, Stevens Point), 54475 (7.7 mi, Rudolph), 54443 (7.9 mi, Junction City), 54467 (9.2 mi, Plover), 54423 (11.5 mi, Polonia) and 54454 (12.9 mi, Milladore).
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