ZIP Code 54479 - Spencer Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 54479 is located in Spencer Wisconsin. Portions of 54479 are also in Sherman (Clark County) and Unity (Clark County) and Spencer (town) and Brighton (Marathon County) and Fremont (Clark County) and Loyal (town). 54479 is primarily within Clark County, with some portions in Marathon County. Regionally, 54479 is located in the La Crosse-Eau Claire Area.
ZIP Code 54479 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Spencer |
| Primary County | Clark County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,607 |
| Area Code(s) | 534 / 715 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 54479 Map
54479 Demographics
54479 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Wisconsin based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 54479 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 54479 is White. The current unemployment level in 54479 is 4%.
| Population | 3,607 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.39% |
| Population Density | 46 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,521 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,977 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $298,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.11% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.11% |
54479 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,486 | 98.11% |
| Black | 5 | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54479 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 568 | 94.98% |
| Black | 5 | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54479 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 228 | 9.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 232 | 9.71% |
| High School Diploma | 1,091 | 45.65% |
| No High School Diploma | 54 | 2.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 136 | 5.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 334 | 13.97% |
| Associates Degree | 229 | 9.58% |
| Masters Degree | 80 | 3.35% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.13% |
54479 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.75577164, -90.32795715 |
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| Regions | La Crosse-Eau Claire Area Wausau-Rhinelander Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Wausau-Weston, WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 79 Square Miles |
54479 Schools
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54479 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 51b - Central Wisconsin Undulating Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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