ZIP Code 54838 - Gordon Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 54838 is located in Gordon Wisconsin. Portions of 54838 are also in Gordon (Douglas County) and Wascott and Barnes and Solon Springs (town). 54838 is primarily within Douglas County, with some portions in Bayfield County. Regionally, 54838 is located in the Duluth-Superior Area.
ZIP Code 54838 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Gordon |
| Primary County | Douglas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,223 |
| Area Code(s) | 534 / 715 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 54838 Map
54838 Demographics
54838 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 54838 is White. The current unemployment level in 54838 is 4%.
| Population | 1,223 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.29% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 609 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,692 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $361,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.61% |
54838 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,003 | 95.61% |
| Black | 6 | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 31 | 2.96% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54838 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 70 | 6.5% |
| Bachelor Degree | 134 | 12.44% |
| High School Diploma | 360 | 33.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 1.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 46 | 4.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 267 | 24.79% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 11.42% |
| Masters Degree | 49 | 4.55% |
| Professional Degree | 12 | 1.11% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.37% |
54838 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.25223923, -91.80680084 |
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| Region | Duluth-Superior Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Duluth, MN-WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 261 Square Miles |
54838 Schools
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54838 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b: -35F to -30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50c - St. Croix Pine Barrens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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