54521 ZIP Code, Eagle River, WI
54521 is a ZIP code in Eagle River, Wisconsin — mostly in Vilas County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Oneida and Forest counties. It covers 188 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54519, 54562 and 54558. 8,551 people live here in 4,020 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $74,071, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 55.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Eagle River, WI
- County: Vilas County
- Land area: 188 sq mi
- Population: 8,551
- Median household income: $74,071
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,551 |
| Households | 4,020 |
| Median household income | $74,071 |
| Income per person | $43,934 |
| Median age | 55.7 |
| Homeowners | 83.7% |
| Median home value | $305,100 |
| Median rent | $935 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Broadband internet | 87.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.9% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 18.9% |
| $75–100K | 16.5% |
| $100–150K | 19.1% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 6.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.5% |
| 10–19 | 7.5% |
| 20–24 | 3.9% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–44 | 7.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 19.9% |
| 65–74 | 20.7% |
| 75+ | 10.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.2% |
| Owned outright | 21.9% |
| Rented | 8.5% |
| Vacant | 47.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.6% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.1% |
| 5–19 units | 2.6% |
| 20+ units | 1.2% |
| Mobile / other | 7.3% |
Businesses in 54521
424 business establishments with 2,864 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 74
- Accommodation and Food Services: 72
- Retail Trade: 64
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 32
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 30
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 26
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 21
- Transportation and Warehousing: 19
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54519 (9.6 mi)
- 54562 — Three Lakes CDP, WI (11.5 mi)
- 54558 (11.8 mi)
- 54561 (13.4 mi)
- 54554 (13.5 mi)
- 54560 — Sayner CDP, WI (16.6 mi)
- 54539 — Lake Tomahawk CDP, WI (17.2 mi)
- 54540 (17.4 mi)
Areas that include 54521
- Eagle River, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Oneida County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Vilas County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 9: highest median household income in Vilas County
- No. 4 of 9: highest median home value in Vilas County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Vilas County
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of households with children in Vilas County
- No. 2 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Vilas County
- No. 3 of 9: lowest median age in Vilas County
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Vilas County
Mail every home in 54521
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54521, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54521 in?
- 54521 is a Eagle River, WI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Eagle River; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54521 in?
- 54521 is mostly in Vilas County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Oneida and Forest counties.
- What is the population of 54521?
- About 8,551 people (±475), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,317.
- What is the median household income in 54521?
- $74,071 (±$5,111), 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 54521?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54521 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54521?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54519 (9.6 mi), 54562 (11.5 mi, Three Lakes), 54558 (11.8 mi), 54561 (13.4 mi), 54554 (13.5 mi) and 54560 (16.6 mi, Sayner).
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