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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

54481

Stevens Point

ZIP Code 54481 is a standard zip code serving Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin (WI), in Portage County, United States. It has an estimated population of 29,340 with a median household income of $40,627. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $40,627

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Wisconsin (WI)
County
Portage
City
Stevens Point
Timezone
America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude
44.521200
Longitude
-89.558800

Geographic Details

Land Area
63.78 mi²
Water Area
8.80 mi²
Population Density
460.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box
44.598857°N, 44.445343°S, -89.518155°E, -89.747200°W

With 29,340 residents spread across 63.78 square miles, this area has a population density of 460.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

29,340

Population

85th percentile

$40,627

Median Income

30th percentile

$117,300

Median Home Value

45th percentile

63.78 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 54481 is $40,627, and the median home value is $117,300.

Housing

12,272

Total Units

11,601

Occupied Units

94.5%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Stevens Point, WI.

54482

Stevens Point

 54492

Stevens Point

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