ZIP Code 54521 - Eagle River Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 54521 is located in Eagle River Wisconsin. Portions of 54521 are also in Sugar Camp and Lincoln (Vilas County) and Washington (Vilas County) and Plum Lake and Cloverland (Vilas County) and Newbold and Hiles (Forest County) and Three Lakes (town) and Conover and Phelps and Land O'Lakes and St. Germain. 54521 is primarily within Vilas County, with some portions in Oneida County and Forest County. Regionally, 54521 is located in the Wausau-Rhinelander Area.
ZIP Code 54521 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Eagle River |
| Primary County | Vilas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,424 |
| Area Code(s) | 534 / 715 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 54521 Map
54521 Demographics
54521 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 54521 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 54521 is White. The current unemployment level in 54521 is 4%.
| Population | 8,424 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.21% |
| Population Density | 34 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,544 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,664 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $569,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.1% |
54521 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,806 | 95.65% |
| Black | 44 | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 89 | 1.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54521 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 948 | 93.03% |
| Black | 8 | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54521 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 498 | 9.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 851 | 16.34% |
| High School Diploma | 1,652 | 31.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 164 | 3.15% |
| GED or Alternate | 210 | 4.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 890 | 17.09% |
| Associates Degree | 523 | 10.04% |
| Masters Degree | 313 | 6.01% |
| Professional Degree | 49 | 0.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 57 | 1.09% |
54521 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.9305191, -89.29472351 |
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| Region | Wausau-Rhinelander Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 248 Square Miles |
54521 Schools
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54521 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a: -30F to -25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50i - Northern Highlands Lakes Country | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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