54871 ZIP Code, Shell Lake, WI
54871 is a ZIP code in Shell Lake, Wisconsin — mostly in Washburn County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Burnett County. It covers 116 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54813, 54845 and 54801. 3,270 people live here in 1,302 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $69,342, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 46.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Shell Lake, WI
- County: Washburn County
- Land area: 116 sq mi
- Population: 3,270
- Median household income: $69,342
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,270 |
| Households | 1,302 |
| Median household income | $69,342 |
| Income per person | $38,648 |
| Median age | 46 |
| Homeowners | 84.6% |
| Median home value | $241,000 |
| Median rent | $644 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 6.5% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 9.3% |
| $35–50K | 12.6% |
| $50–75K | 15.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 18.2% |
| $150–200K | 7.4% |
| $200K+ | 8.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.8% |
| 10–19 | 13.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 8.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 11.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 17.2% |
| 75+ | 8.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.8% |
| Owned outright | 29.1% |
| Rented | 10.4% |
| Vacant | 31.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.9% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 2.4% |
| 20+ units | 3.6% |
| Mobile / other | 3.7% |
Businesses in 54871
76 business establishments with 775 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 13
- Construction: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Manufacturing: 7
- Retail Trade: 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54813 — Barronett CDP, WI (6.4 mi)
- 54845 (7.8 mi)
- 54801 — Spooner city, WI (8.5 mi)
- 54870 (11.3 mi)
- 54829 — Cumberland city, WI (13.1 mi)
- 54841 — Haugen village, WI (14.6 mi)
- 54888 — Trego CDP, WI (16.9 mi)
- 54837 — Frederic village, WI (17.9 mi)
Areas that include 54871
- Shell Lake, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Burnett County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Washburn County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest median household income in Washburn County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median home value in Washburn County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Washburn County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of households with children in Washburn County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Washburn County
- No. 1 of 8: lowest median age in Washburn County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54871, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54871 in?
- 54871 is a Shell Lake, WI mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Shell Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54871 in?
- 54871 is mostly in Washburn County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Burnett County.
- What is the population of 54871?
- About 3,270 people (±243), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,300.
- What is the median household income in 54871?
- $69,342 (±$7,819), 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 54871?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54871 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54871?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54813 (6.4 mi, Barronett), 54845 (7.8 mi), 54801 (8.5 mi, Spooner), 54870 (11.3 mi), 54829 (13.1 mi, Cumberland) and 54841 (14.6 mi, Haugen).
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