ZIP Code 54542 - Long Lake Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 54542 is located in Long Lake Wisconsin. Portions of 54542 are also in Alvin and Tipler and Popple River and Long Lake (Florence County) and Argonne (town) and Hiles (Forest County) and Fence and Florence (town). 54542 is primarily within Forest County, with some portions in Florence County. Regionally, 54542 is located in the Wausau-Rhinelander Area.
ZIP Code 54542 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Long Lake |
| Primary County | Forest County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 648 |
| Area Code(s) | 534 / 715 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 54542 Map
54542 Demographics
54542 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 54542 is White. The current unemployment level in 54542 is 4%.
| Population | 648 |
| Population Growth Rate | 39.13% |
| Population Density | 2 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 205 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,396 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $166,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.96% |
54542 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 433 | 97.96% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 9 | 2.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54542 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 35 | 10.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 16 | 4.58% |
| High School Diploma | 166 | 47.56% |
| No High School Diploma | 35 | 10.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 21 | 6.02% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 57 | 16.33% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 5.16% |
| Masters Degree | 1 | 0.29% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
54542 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.92161179, -88.75289917 |
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| Regions | Wausau-Rhinelander Area Green Bay-Appleton Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Iron Mountain, MI-WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 269 Square Miles |
54542 Schools
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54542 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a: -30F to -25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50j - Brule and Paint Rive Drumlins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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