54859 ZIP Code, Minong, WI
54859 is a ZIP code in Minong, Wisconsin — mostly in Washburn County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Douglas and Burnett counties. It covers 180 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54838, 54888 and 54875. 2,242 people live here in 1,092 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $55,882, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 56.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Minong, WI
- County: Washburn County
- Land area: 180 sq mi
- Population: 2,242
- Median household income: $55,882
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,242 |
| Households | 1,092 |
| Median household income | $55,882 |
| Income per person | $39,485 |
| Median age | 56.6 |
| Homeowners | 82.9% |
| Median home value | $225,300 |
| Median rent | $824 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% |
| Broadband internet | 86.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 9.3% |
| $25–35K | 14.6% |
| $35–50K | 14.4% |
| $50–75K | 13.1% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 6.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.0% |
| 10–19 | 11.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 6.1% |
| 35–44 | 8.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 20.2% |
| 65–74 | 19.8% |
| 75+ | 11.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.7% |
| Owned outright | 19.0% |
| Rented | 7.8% |
| Vacant | 52.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.3% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 1.2% |
| 5–19 units | 2.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.3% |
Businesses in 54859
51 business establishments with 673 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54838 — Gordon CDP, WI (8.9 mi)
- 54888 — Trego CDP, WI (10.5 mi)
- 54875 — Springbrook CDP, WI (12.9 mi)
- 54873 — Solon Springs village, WI (16.8 mi)
- 54830 — Danbury CDP, WI (18.1 mi)
- 54801 — Spooner city, WI (18.6 mi)
Areas that include 54859
- Minong, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Douglas County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Washburn County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of households with children in Washburn County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Washburn County
- No. 5 of 8: lowest median age in Washburn County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median age in Washburn County
- No. 2 of 8: fastest population growth in Washburn County
Mail every home in 54859
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54859, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54859 in?
- 54859 is a Minong, WI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54859 in?
- 54859 is mostly in Washburn County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Douglas and Burnett counties.
- What is the population of 54859?
- About 2,242 people (±187), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,938.
- What is the median household income in 54859?
- $55,882 (±$12,490), 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 54859?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54859 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54859?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54838 (8.9 mi, Gordon), 54888 (10.5 mi, Trego), 54875 (12.9 mi, Springbrook), 54873 (16.8 mi, Solon Springs), 54830 (18.1 mi, Danbury) and 54801 (18.6 mi, Spooner).
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