ZIP Code 54501 - Rhinelander Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 54501 is located in Rhinelander Wisconsin. Portions of 54501 are also in Pelican and Newbold and Sugar Camp and Monico and Pine Lake and Stella and Crescent and Piehl and Woodboro and Enterprise and Harrison (Lincoln County) and Cassian and Schoepke and Lake Tomahawk (town) and Three Lakes (town) and McNaughton. 54501 is primarily within Oneida County, with some portions in Lincoln County. Regionally, 54501 is located in the Wausau-Rhinelander Area.
ZIP Code 54501 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rhinelander |
| Primary County | Oneida County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 21,174 |
| Area Code(s) | 534 / 715 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 54501 Map
54501 Demographics
54501 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 54501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 54501 is White. The current unemployment level in 54501 is 4%.
| Population | 21,174 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.59% |
| Population Density | 51 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,704 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,530 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $422,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.33% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.32% |
54501 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,184 | 96.33% |
| Black | 118 | 0.56% |
| Hispanic | 347 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 236 | 1.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54501 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,052 | 92.39% |
| Black | 34 | 1.53% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 50 | 2.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.18% |
54501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,340 | 10.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,553 | 11.61% |
| High School Diploma | 4,424 | 33.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 269 | 2.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 601 | 4.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,518 | 18.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,538 | 11.5% |
| Masters Degree | 806 | 6.02% |
| Professional Degree | 178 | 1.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 152 | 1.14% |
54501 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.65391159, -89.33720398 |
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| Region | Wausau-Rhinelander Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Wausau-Weston, WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 416 Square Miles |
54501 Schools
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54501 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a: -30F to -25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50i - Northern Highlands Lakes Country | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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