Zip code 54527: Glidden, Wisconsin

Q: What city is zip code 54527?

54527 is assigned to Glidden, Wisconsin. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 54527 in?

54527 is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.

Q: What is the population of 54527?

About 932 people live in 54527, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 54527?

The median household income in 54527 is $55,476.

Q: What zip codes are near 54527?

The closest zip codes to 54527 are 54514, 54546, 54565, 54517, 54846.

Residential delivery areaAshland CountyCentral Time

Population

932

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$121K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$559/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

201 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 54527

54527 is a rural zip code in Glidden, Wisconsin (Ashland County), covering 201 sq mi of land. About 932 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 56.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,476 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,100, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $559 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.4 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and education. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 54527 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy51.6%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WI 10.8%57th of 759 in WI
Median age56.5
98th
U.S. 38.9 · WI 40.268th of 761 in WI
Residents 65 and older29.2%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · WI 18.5%109th of 762 in WI
Self-employed workers17.1%
95th
U.S. 10% · WI 8.5%96th of 759 in WI
Government workers25.7%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · WI 12.9%24th of 759 in WI
Homeownership rate88.5%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WI 67.8%143rd of 759 in WI
Average commute33.4 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WI 22.2 min39th of 753 in WI
Veterans8.3%
80th
U.S. 6.2% · WI 6.2%207th of 762 in WI
Poverty rate10.1%
45th
U.S. 12.5% · WI 10.6%282nd of 759 in WI
Bachelor's degree or higher24.5%
32nd
U.S. 35.7% · WI 33.4%351st of 762 in WI
Per capita income$30,706
21st
U.S. $44,673 · WI $43,373686th of 761 in WI
Work from home7.4%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · WI 13.1%623rd of 759 in WI
Uninsured rate3.7%
19th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WI 5.2%470th of 759 in WI
Unemployment rate3%
16th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WI 3.2%302nd of 759 in WI
Median household income$55,476
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WI $77,485702nd of 753 in WI
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · WI 5.2%295th of 762 in WI
Residents under 1817%
14th
U.S. 22% · WI 21.4%596th of 762 in WI
Diversity index18.9
12th
U.S. 61.4 · WI 37.1318th of 762 in WI
Rent-burdened renters36%
10th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WI 43.7%401st of 751 in WI
Broadband access81.6%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WI 90.3%652nd of 759 in WI
Income inequality (Gini)0.368
6th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WI 0.444612th of 758 in WI
Median home value$121,100
5th
U.S. $332,700 · WI $266,500737th of 753 in WI
Median earnings per worker$30,833
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WI $49,690744th of 758 in WI
Healthcare workers4.3%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · WI 10.1%717th of 759 in WI
Population932
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WI 5,914,872643rd of 762 in WI
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WI 109/sq mi752nd of 762 in WI
Median gross rent$559
1st
U.S. $1,413 · WI $1,087688th of 706 in WI
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WI 3.3%687th of 759 in WI

Measure	54527	Ashland	WI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WI
Housing vacancy	51.6%	27.7%	10.8%	10.1%	99th	57th of 759
Median age	56.5	43.1	40.2	38.9	98th	68th of 761
Residents 65 and older	29.2%	21.5%	18.5%	17.2%	96th	109th of 762
Self-employed workers	17.1%	8.5%	8.5%	10%	95th	96th of 759
Government workers	25.7%	22%	12.9%	14.5%	95th	24th of 759
Homeownership rateStrength	88.5%	73.4%	67.8%	65.2%	94th	143rd of 759
Average commuteWeakness	33.4 min	17.8 min	22.2 min	26.4 min	88th	39th of 753
Veterans	8.3%	8%	6.2%	6.2%	80th	207th of 762
Poverty rate	10.1%	13.4%	10.6%	12.5%	45th	282nd of 759
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.5%	24.5%	33.4%	35.7%	32nd	351st of 762
Per capita income	$30,706	$33,580	$43,373	$44,673	21st	686th of 761
Work from home	7.4%	9.7%	13.1%	15.1%	19th	623rd of 759
Uninsured rateStrength	3.7%	6.4%	5.2%	8.4%	19th	470th of 759
Unemployment rateStrength	3%	3.8%	3.2%	5.2%	16th	302nd of 759
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,476	$62,462	$77,485	$80,734	15th	702nd of 753
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	2.2%	5.2%	14.1%	14th	295th of 762
Residents under 18	17%	20.7%	21.4%	22%	14th	596th of 762
Diversity index	18.9	32.8	37.1	61.4	12th	318th of 762
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	36%	37%	43.7%	51.1%	10th	401st of 751
Broadband accessWeakness	81.6%	84.8%	90.3%	91%	6th	652nd of 759
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.368	0.427	0.444	0.483	6th	612th of 758
Median home value	$121,100	$170,300	$266,500	$332,700	5th	737th of 753
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,833	$41,582	$49,690	$49,666	3rd	744th of 758
Healthcare workers	4.3%	9.6%	10.1%	9.7%	2nd	717th of 759
Population	932	16,080	5,914,872	334,922,499	1st	643rd of 762
Population density	5/sq mi	15/sq mi	109/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	752nd of 762
Median gross rent	$559	$721	$1,087	$1,413	1st	688th of 706
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	3.3%	3.8%	1st	687th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

24%

55–64

16%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

56.5

Under 18

17%

65 and over

29.2%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black2%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.5%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

18.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

0.9%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 468
Average household size: 2
Family households: 54.9%
Married couples: 46.8%
Living alone: 42.1%
Veterans (of adults): 8.3%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

29%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

54527

$55,476

Ashland Co.

$62,462

Wisconsin

$77,485

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,706

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.368

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

54527

$121,100

Ashland Co.

$170,300

Wisconsin

$266,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

54527

$559

Ashland Co.

$721

Wisconsin

$1,087

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

0.1%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 967
Owner-occupied: 88.5%
Vacant: 51.6%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 36%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

11%

20–29

36%

30–44

17%

45–59

12%

60+

13%

Average commute

33.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

19%

Construction and repair

13%

Education

10%

Production

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Healthcare

Food service

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Education

14%

Construction

11%

Manufacturing

10%

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$30,833

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

17.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	54527	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,625	$74,888
Service	$16,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,577	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$26,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,583	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

40%

Some college

20%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 7%
Households with broadband: 81.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.3%
No internet access: 15%
Without health insurance: 3.7%
Limited-English households: 1.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Glidden
State: Wisconsin
County: Ashland County
Center point: 46.1262° N, 90.6403° W
Land area: 201 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Glidden (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 54527

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
54514	Butternut, WI	9.5 mi	1,827	$70,769	$165,000
54546	Mellen, WI	12 mi	1,332	$70,104	$141,900
54565	Upson, WI	14 mi	38	$38,125	$170,800
54517	Clam Lake, WI	14 mi	167	$73,571	$422,500
54846	High Bridge, WI	18 mi	650	$74,000	$175,000
54855	Marengo, WI	20 mi	924	$56,875	$205,300
54536	Iron Belt, WI	21 mi	154	$57,917	$66,800
54552	Park Falls, WI	22 mi	4,292	$61,317	$150,700
54524	Fifield, WI	24 mi	663	$40,536	$167,000
54550	Montreal, WI	24 mi	768	$64,583	$112,200
54896	Winter, WI	25 mi	1,635	$61,080	$195,400
54534	Hurley, WI	25 mi	2,393	$53,468	$123,600

Questions about 54527

What city is zip code 54527?

54527 is assigned to Glidden, Wisconsin. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 54527 in?

54527 is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of 54527?

About 932 people live in 54527, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 54527 in?

54527 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 54527?

The median household income in 54527 is $55,476.

What zip codes are near 54527?

The closest zip codes to 54527 are 54514, 54546, 54565, 54517, 54846.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 54527, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.