54487 ZIP Code, Tomahawk, WI
54487 is a ZIP code in Tomahawk, Wisconsin — mostly in Lincoln County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Oneida County. It covers 291 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54442, 54529 and 54564. 9,562 people live here in 4,421 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $72,416, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 54.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Tomahawk, WI
- County: Lincoln County
- Land area: 291 sq mi
- Population: 9,562
- Median household income: $72,416
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,562 |
| Households | 4,421 |
| Median household income | $72,416 |
| Income per person | $43,541 |
| Median age | 54 |
| Homeowners | 87.9% |
| Median home value | $227,700 |
| Median rent | $577 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Broadband internet | 86.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.7% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 19.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.3% |
| $150–200K | 6.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.2% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 2.1% |
| 25–34 | 6.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 21.5% |
| 65–74 | 16.5% |
| 75+ | 10.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.8% |
| Owned outright | 23.9% |
| Rented | 7.3% |
| Vacant | 38.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.8% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 2.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.4% |
| Mobile / other | 8.3% |
Businesses in 54487
289 business establishments with 2,977 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 54
- Retail Trade: 45
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 41
- Construction: 35
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 24
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
- Manufacturing: 13
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54442 (11.3 mi)
- 54529 (12.1 mi)
- 54564 (12.3 mi)
- 54531 (16.8 mi)
- 54435 (18.1 mi)
- 54513 (19.8 mi)
- 54452 — Maine village, WI (20.4 mi)
- 54501 — Rhinelander city, WI (21.6 mi)
Areas that include 54487
- Tomahawk, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lincoln County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Oneida County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54487, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54487 in?
- 54487 is a Tomahawk, WI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Tomahawk; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54487 in?
- 54487 is mostly in Lincoln County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Oneida County.
- What is the population of 54487?
- About 9,562 people (±385), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,750.
- What is the median household income in 54487?
- $72,416 (±$5,559), 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 54487?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54487 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54487?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54442 (11.3 mi), 54529 (12.1 mi), 54564 (12.3 mi), 54531 (16.8 mi), 54435 (18.1 mi) and 54513 (19.8 mi).
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