| ZIP Code | 54451 |
| ZIP Code Name | Medford |
| Primary County | Taylor County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 10,963 |
| Area Code(s) | 535 / 715 |
| Current Time | CDT |
54451 is a United States ZIP Code located in Medford Wisconsin. Portions of 54451 are also in Whittlesey and Chelsea and Grover (Taylor County) and Chelsea (town) and Medford (town) and Browning and Molitor. 54451 is entirely within Taylor County. 54451 is within the Wausau-Rhinelander Area.
54451 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Wisconsin based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 54451 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 54451 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 54451 is White. The current unemployment level in 54451 is 2.6%.
| Population | 10,963 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.05% |
| Population Density | 30 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,094 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $58,144 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $59,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 2.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.73% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,600 | 97.34% |
| Black | 7 | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 217 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,988 | 91.77% |
| Black | 25 | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 6.14% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 638 | 8.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 798 | 11.15% |
| High School Diploma | 3,253 | 45.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 118 | 1.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 363 | 5.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 942 | 13.16% |
| Associates Degree | 650 | 9.08% |
| Masters Degree | 297 | 4.15% |
| Professional Degree | 52 | 0.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 39 | 0.54% |
| Coordinates | 45.20105743,-90.41807556 |
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| Region | Wausau-Rhinelander Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 365 Square Miles |
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