54837 ZIP Code, Frederic, WI
54837 is a ZIP code in Frederic, Wisconsin — mostly in Polk County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Burnett County. It covers 170 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54872, 54853 and 54858. 3,803 people live here in 1,581 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $71,010, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 52.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Frederic, WI
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 170 sq mi
- Population: 3,803
- Median household income: $71,010
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,803 |
| Households | 1,581 |
| Median household income | $71,010 |
| Income per person | $38,048 |
| Median age | 52.1 |
| Homeowners | 83.9% |
| Median home value | $222,300 |
| Median rent | $763 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% |
| Broadband internet | 84.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.9% |
| $15–25K | 6.3% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 17.6% |
| $75–100K | 15.7% |
| $100–150K | 19.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 5.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 8.6% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 19.8% |
| 65–74 | 14.4% |
| 75+ | 11.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.6% |
| Owned outright | 25.9% |
| Rented | 12.1% |
| Vacant | 23.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.4% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 1.3% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 1.5% |
| Mobile / other | 5.9% |
Businesses in 54837
94 business establishments with 704 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Construction: 12
- Retail Trade: 12
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Manufacturing: 7
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54872 — Siren village, WI (7 mi)
- 54853 — Luck village, WI (8.3 mi)
- 54858 — Milltown village, WI (11.7 mi)
- 54845 (13.6 mi)
- 54893 — Webster village, WI (14.2 mi)
- 54006 (15.1 mi)
- 54810 — Balsam Lake village, WI (15.1 mi)
- 54826 (15.1 mi)
Areas that include 54837
- Frederic, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lewis, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Burnett County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 16: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Polk County
- No. 2 of 16: highest median age in Polk County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54837, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54837 in?
- 54837 is a Frederic, WI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54837 in?
- 54837 is mostly in Polk County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Burnett County.
- What is the population of 54837?
- About 3,803 people (±227), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,864.
- What is the median household income in 54837?
- $71,010 (±$6,558), 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 54837?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54837 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54837?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54872 (7 mi, Siren), 54853 (8.3 mi, Luck), 54858 (11.7 mi, Milltown), 54845 (13.6 mi), 54893 (14.2 mi, Webster) and 54006 (15.1 mi).
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