54842 ZIP Code, Hawthorne, WI
54842 is a ZIP code in Hawthorne, Wisconsin in Douglas County. It covers 4.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54874, 54849 and 54864. 267 people live here in 78 households, fewer than in most Wisconsin ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $88,750, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485; 49% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hawthorne, WI
- County: Douglas County
- Land area: 4.9 sq mi
- Population: 267
- Median household income: $88,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 267 |
| Households | 78 |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Income per person | $24,697 |
| Median age | 36.2 |
| Homeowners | 91.0% |
| Median home value | $264,100 |
| Median rent | $925 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 47.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 48.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% |
| Broadband internet | 97.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 5.1% |
| $15–25K | 2.6% |
| $25–35K | 17.9% |
| $35–50K | 9.0% |
| $50–75K | 5.1% |
| $75–100K | 16.7% |
| $100–150K | 34.6% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 6.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 25.1% |
| 10–19 | 18.4% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 4.5% |
| 35–44 | 22.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.1% |
| 55–64 | 7.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 2.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 63.6% |
| Owned outright | 17.0% |
| Rented | 8.0% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.3% |
Businesses in 54842
6 business establishments with 56 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54874 — Superior city, WI (6.4 mi)
- 54849 — Lake Nebagamon village, WI (7.4 mi)
- 54864 — Poplar village, WI (8.4 mi)
- 54873 — Solon Springs village, WI (12.8 mi)
- 54880 — Superior city, WI (14 mi)
- 54854 (14.7 mi)
- 54820 — Brule CDP, WI (15.4 mi)
- 54836 (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 54842
- Hawthorne, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Douglas County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54842, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54842 in?
- 54842 is a Hawthorne, WI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54842 in?
- 54842 is in Douglas County.
- What is the population of 54842?
- About 267 people (±130), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 141.
- What is the median household income in 54842?
- $88,750 (±$30,001), 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 54842?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54842 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54842?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54874 (6.4 mi, Superior), 54849 (7.4 mi, Lake Nebagamon), 54864 (8.4 mi, Poplar), 54873 (12.8 mi, Solon Springs), 54880 (14 mi, Superior) and 54854 (14.7 mi).
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