Zip code 54517: Clam Lake, Wisconsin

Q: What city is zip code 54517?

54517 is assigned to Clam Lake, Wisconsin. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 54517 in?

54517 is mostly in Ashland County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 54517?

About 167 people live in 54517, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 54517?

The median household income in 54517 is $73,571.

Q: What zip codes are near 54517?

The closest zip codes to 54517 are 54821, 54527, 54546, 54843, 54855.

Residential delivery areaAshland CountyCentral Time

Population

167

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$74K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$423K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

73.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

91 sq mi

2 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 54517

54517 is a rural zip code in Clam Lake, Wisconsin (Ashland County), covering 91 sq mi of land. About 167 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 73.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $73,571 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $422,500, or 5.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 8 minutes each way, and 34% of workers work from home; most commuters carpool. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; computer and math (tech); and management.

How 54517 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 167 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age73.1
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WI 40.22nd of 761 in WI
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WI 67.8%1st of 759 in WI
Housing vacancy66.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WI 10.8%15th of 759 in WI
Residents 65 and older67.1%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · WI 18.5%2nd of 762 in WI
Tech workers17.1%
99th
U.S. 3.8% · WI 3.3%2nd of 759 in WI
Work from home34.3%
97th
U.S. 15.1% · WI 13.1%5th of 759 in WI
Broadband access95.3%
79th
U.S. 91% · WI 90.3%58th of 759 in WI
Per capita income$49,364
71st
U.S. $44,673 · WI $43,373126th of 761 in WI
Median home value$422,500
65th
U.S. $332,700 · WI $266,50038th of 753 in WI
Unemployment rate5.4%
59th
U.S. 5.2% · WI 3.2%80th of 759 in WI
Government workers14.3%
55th
U.S. 14.5% · WI 12.9%237th of 759 in WI
Median household income$73,571
41st
U.S. $80,734 · WI $77,485408th of 753 in WI
Veterans4.9%
37th
U.S. 6.2% · WI 6.2%628th of 762 in WI
Bachelor's degree or higher21.9%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · WI 33.4%427th of 762 in WI
Income inequality (Gini)0.389
14th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WI 0.444502nd of 758 in WI
Poverty rate4.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WI 10.6%629th of 759 in WI
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · WI 5.2%385th of 762 in WI
Diversity index12.5
6th
U.S. 61.4 · WI 37.1530th of 762 in WI
Uninsured rate1.8%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WI 5.2%667th of 759 in WI
Population167
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WI 5,914,872747th of 762 in WI
Population density2/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WI 109/sq mi762nd of 762 in WI
Average commute8 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WI 22.2 min752nd of 753 in WI
Residents under 181.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · WI 21.4%753rd of 762 in WI
Median earnings per worker$14,688
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WI $49,690755th of 758 in WI
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WI 10.1%752nd of 759 in WI
Self-employed workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 10% · WI 8.5%737th of 759 in WI

Measure	54517	Ashland	WI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WI
Median age	73.1	43.1	40.2	38.9	99th	2nd of 761
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	73.4%	67.8%	65.2%	99th	1st of 759
Housing vacancy	66.8%	27.7%	10.8%	10.1%	99th	15th of 759
Residents 65 and older	67.1%	21.5%	18.5%	17.2%	99th	2nd of 762
Tech workers	17.1%	0.7%	3.3%	3.8%	99th	2nd of 759
Work from home	34.3%	9.7%	13.1%	15.1%	97th	5th of 759
Broadband access	95.3%	84.8%	90.3%	91%	79th	58th of 759
Per capita income	$49,364	$33,580	$43,373	$44,673	71st	126th of 761
Median home value	$422,500	$170,300	$266,500	$332,700	65th	38th of 753
Unemployment rate	5.4%	3.8%	3.2%	5.2%	59th	80th of 759
Government workers	14.3%	22%	12.9%	14.5%	55th	237th of 759
Median household income	$73,571	$62,462	$77,485	$80,734	41st	408th of 753
Veterans	4.9%	8%	6.2%	6.2%	37th	628th of 762
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.9%	24.5%	33.4%	35.7%	26th	427th of 762
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.389	0.427	0.444	0.483	14th	502nd of 758
Poverty rateStrength	4.8%	13.4%	10.6%	12.5%	11th	629th of 759
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	2.2%	5.2%	14.1%	11th	385th of 762
Diversity index	12.5	32.8	37.1	61.4	6th	530th of 762
Uninsured rateStrength	1.8%	6.4%	5.2%	8.4%	4th	667th of 759
Population	167	16,080	5,914,872	334,922,499	1st	747th of 762
Population density	2/sq mi	15/sq mi	109/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	762nd of 762
Average commuteStrength	8 min	17.8 min	22.2 min	26.4 min	1st	752nd of 753
Residents under 18	1.8%	20.7%	21.4%	22%	1st	753rd of 762
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$14,688	$41,582	$49,690	$49,666	1st	755th of 758
Healthcare workers	0%	9.6%	10.1%	9.7%	1st	752nd of 759
Self-employed workers	2.9%	8.5%	8.5%	10%	1st	737th of 759

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

19%

55–64

37%

65–74

30%

75+

Median age

73.1

Under 18

1.8%

65 and over

67.1%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

12.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

43.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 86
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 74.4%
Married couples: 69.8%
Living alone: 25.6%
Veterans (of adults): 4.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

48%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

54517

$73,571

Ashland Co.

$62,462

Wisconsin

$77,485

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$49,364

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.389

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

54517

$422,500

Ashland Co.

$170,300

Wisconsin

$266,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

54517

—

Ashland Co.

$721

Wisconsin

$1,087

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 259
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 66.8%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 5.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

17%

Carpooled

49%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

34%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

83%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

22.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

49%

Computer and math

17%

Management

14%

Sales

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

51%

Retail

14%

Public administration

14%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Education

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$14,688

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	54517	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,500	$74,888
Service	$13,125	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

27%

Some college

32%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.5%
Households with broadband: 95.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 89.5%
No internet access: 4.7%
Without health insurance: 1.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Clam Lake
State: Wisconsin
County: Ashland County
Center point: 46.1210° N, 90.9340° W
Land area: 91 sq mi
Water area: 4.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

54517 spans 3 counties

Ashland County57% of land
Sawyer County31% of land
Bayfield County12% of land

Zip codes near 54517

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
54821	Cable, WI	13 mi	1,625	$57,813	$321,400
54527	Glidden, WI	14 mi	932	$55,476	$121,100
54546	Mellen, WI	15 mi	1,332	$70,104	$141,900
54843	Hayward, WI	19 mi	13,416	$60,619	$243,400
54855	Marengo, WI	19 mi	924	$56,875	$205,300
54839	Grand View, WI	19 mi	342	$80,625	$159,400
54846	High Bridge, WI	21 mi	650	$74,000	$175,000
54896	Winter, WI	22 mi	1,635	$61,080	$195,400
54514	Butternut, WI	22 mi	1,827	$70,769	$165,000
54856	Mason, WI	23 mi	1,628	$76,500	$193,800
54862	Ojibwa, WI	23 mi	307	$61,875	$213,300
54832	Drummond, WI	24 mi	453	$76,136	$267,900

Questions about 54517

What city is zip code 54517?

54517 is assigned to Clam Lake, Wisconsin. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 54517 in?

54517 is mostly in Ashland County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 54517?

About 167 people live in 54517, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 54517 in?

54517 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 54517?

The median household income in 54517 is $73,571.

What zip codes are near 54517?

The closest zip codes to 54517 are 54821, 54527, 54546, 54843, 54855.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 54517, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.