ZIP Code 54817 - Birchwood Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 54817 is located in Birchwood Wisconsin. Portions of 54817 are also in Birchwood (town) and Edgewater and Wilson (Rusk County) and Cedar Lake and Long Lake (Washburn County) and Couderay (town) and Oak Grove (Barron County) and Meteor. 54817 is primarily within Washburn County, with some portions in Sawyer County and Rusk County. Regionally, 54817 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 54817 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Birchwood |
| Primary County | Washburn County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,247 |
| Area Code(s) | 534 / 715 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 54817 Map
54817 Demographics
54817 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 54817 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 54817 is White. The current unemployment level in 54817 is 4%.
| Population | 2,247 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.36% |
| Population Density | 13 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,047 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $389,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.15% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.52% |
54817 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,975 | 97.15% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 26 | 1.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54817 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 95.93% |
| Black | 1 | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54817 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 100 | 6.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 271 | 17.39% |
| High School Diploma | 542 | 34.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 18 | 1.16% |
| GED or Alternate | 64 | 4.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 219 | 14.06% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 13.29% |
| Masters Degree | 106 | 6.8% |
| Professional Degree | 26 | 1.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.32% |
54817 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.66883469, -91.54391479 |
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| Regions | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul Duluth-Superior Area La Crosse-Eau Claire Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 173 Square Miles |
54817 Schools
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54817 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a: -30F to -25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50e - Chequamegon Moraines and Outwash Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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