Rusk County, WI ZIP Codes
12 ZIP codes cover all or part of Rusk County, Wisconsin. The Census Bureau counts 14,179 residents in the county, with a median household income of $59,944 and a median home value of $163,400. Median household income ranges from $56,650 in 54819 to $83,036 in 54817. Its largest communities include Ladysmith, Bruce, Hawkins, Weyerhaeuser and Tony.
Rusk County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,179 |
| Households | 6,355 |
| Median household income | $59,944 |
| Median home value | $163,400 |
| Median age | 49.2 |
| Median rent | $874 |
All 12 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 25,110 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,241 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $56,650 (54819) to $83,036 (54817) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,636 |
| Homeowners | 81.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 18 routes, 6,952 homes (5 of 12 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Rusk County: 54817 ($83,036)
- Most residents: 54728 (5,835 people)
- Highest homeownership: 54766 (88.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 54766 (25.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 54848 (11.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 54766 (42.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 54817 ($275,000)
Every ZIP code in Rusk County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54728 | Chetek | 5,835 | 2,521 | $74,712 | $224,400 | 86.6% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 5 | 3,003 | 19% of its land |
| 54848 | Ladysmith | 5,832 | 2,803 | $56,736 | $154,100 | 67.6% | 20.8% | 11.6% | 6 | 2,947 | 100% of its land |
| 54819 | Bruce | 2,612 | 1,081 | $56,650 | $162,500 | 79.6% | 24.8% | 7.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54745 | Holcombe | 2,282 | 984 | $67,891 | $255,200 | 86.3% | 16.9% | 5.5% | — | — | 15% of its land |
| 54817 | Birchwood | 2,264 | 1,057 | $83,036 | $275,000 | 88.4% | 15.0% | 9.5% | — | — | 20% of its land |
| 54766 | Sheldon | 1,668 | 661 | $66,050 | $150,500 | 88.8% | 25.7% | 4.8% | 3 | 614 | 38% of its land |
| 54835 | Exeland | 933 | 466 | $54,583 | $203,300 | 81.8% | 25.3% | 19.2% | — | — | 18% of its land |
| 54563 | Tony | 811 | 339 | $81,875 | $206,000 | 89.7% | 24.5% | 4.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54895 | Weyerhaeuser | 799 | 362 | $65,357 | $181,600 | 91.4% | 16.3% | 7.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54530 | Hawkins | 758 | 354 | $54,375 | $114,400 | 88.1% | 17.5% | 8.5% | 2 | 342 | 71% of its land |
| 54731 | Conrath | 672 | 315 | $57,188 | $174,000 | 81.9% | 24.4% | 4.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54526 | Glen Flora | 644 | 298 | $52,500 | $129,500 | 89.3% | 21.5% | 5.9% | 2 | 355 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Rusk County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Ladysmith — 3,227 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bruce — 900 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hawkins — 322 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Weyerhaeuser — 161 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Tony — 123 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Glen Flora — 89 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Conrath — 70 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ingram — 44 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Rusk County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Rusk County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Rusk County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Rusk County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Rusk County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Rusk County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Rusk County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Rusk County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Rusk County, WI?
- 54728, 54848, 54819, 54745, 54817, 54766, 54835, 54563, 54895, 54530, 54731 and 54526. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Rusk County?
- 14,179 residents in 6,355 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Rusk County?
- $59,944 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $56,650 (54819) to $83,036 (54817).
- Which Rusk County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 54817, at $83,036, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Rusk County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Rusk County?
- For the 5 of 12 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 18 carrier routes reaching 6,952 residential and 308 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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