ZIP Code 54120 in Fence, WI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Fence, Wisconsin
Counties:Florence County[Primary]
Marinette County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:54:03 PM
Population:204 [See All]
Area Code:715
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:45.7376, -88.3485
Land Area:87.279 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 54120 has 204 residents and 113 households (average 1.81 persons per household). The median age is 62.0 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.3% male and 39.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.7%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (2.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:204Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:179Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:191Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$50,000Source: Census ACS
Households:113Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$200,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.81Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.33Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--196144111185193212231241249229240182179
Decennial Census245------------------204------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 62

Male Median Age: 63.8

Female Median Age: 59.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2263303149512212222413
Female11332120516188146361
Total339651519101130293628774
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18594.87%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*31.54%
Asian:00%
American Indian:52.56%
Hawaiian:10.51%
Other:10.51%
Total:195100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:12360.29%63.8 years
Females:8139.71%59.5 years
Total:204100%62.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:179100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:179100%
Total Native Population:179100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $50,000, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,562 (49.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,562. Family households earn a median of $49,688 versus $53,542 for nonfamily households (a difference of $3,854). By gender, male median income is $60,625 and female is $44,375, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 32.6%, which is far less than the state rate (65.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$33,438$34,375$31,250$33,750$38,750$44,000$45,833$35,000$48,438$42,000$44,583$49,375$50,000
Median Family Income$37,500$43,438$36,000$47,813$49,167$50,000$50,833$50,625$57,083$66,250$44,940$49,313$49,688
Median NonFamily Income$18,000$30,000$26,875$20,625$23,750$30,000$21,667$17,679$19,643$18,958$31,250$50,156$53,542
Median Male Income$35,417$33,333$33,438$37,750$0$30,417$32,143$38,750$35,625$44,375$67,083$70,833$60,625
Median Female Income$22,143$33,250$33,750$41,667$0$28,125$26,875$23,125$28,750$34,688$29,375$35,000$44,375
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5732.57%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:11867.43%
Total:175100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1831.58%
Service:58.77%
Sales and Office:1424.56%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:35.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1729.82%
Total Civilian Employed Population:57100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $200,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $104,600 (109.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,045), is down $432 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $493. Of occupied housing, owners make up 98.08% (34.31% with a mortgage, 65.69% free-and-clear) and renters 1.92% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 79.16%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$95,400$96,700$100,000$118,300$150,000$147,500$148,200$112,500$135,700$125,000$150,000$213,600$200,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2100.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:2100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$432$515$0$483$0$485$488$480$493$489$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3533.65%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):6764.42%
Renter Occupied:21.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:104100%

Occupied Housing Units:10420.84%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):39579.16%
Total Housing Units:499100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:45090.18%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:499.82%
Total Housing Units:499100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 5.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 55.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (73.80%). Public coverage is 57.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (34.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (57.14%). College enrollment is 42.86%, which is on par with the state rate (25.50%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:63.61%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7746.39%
Some college, no degree:3420.48%
Associate's degree:4024.10%
Bachelor's degree:74.22%
Graduate or professional degree:21.20%
Total:166100%
High school or higher:16096.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:95.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:9946.48%
Public Insurance:10247.89%
No Insurance:125.63%
Total:213100%
Has Health Insurance:20194.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.6%11.4%10.7%19.7%21.9%19.4%18.3%20.0%5.5%3.0%4.8%2.7%3.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):457.14%
College or graduate school:342.86%
Total:7100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):457.14%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 54120 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 106 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:106Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:163Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:106Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 54120 is located in Florence County, Wisconsin, within the Iron Mountain, MI-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27020) and Wisconsin's 7th and 8th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 30,557 people, about 0.67% of whom live in ZIP Code 54120. It covers 87.279 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.119 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Iron Mountain, MI-WISource: Census
CBSA Number:27020Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:30,557Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:87.279 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.119 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07,08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:23037.26, 6806.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


54121 | | 54119

Schools in ZIP Code 54120


We could not locate which school district 54120 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Florence Middle 425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
District: Florence School DistrictNearby
Florence High 425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
District: Florence School DistrictNearby
Florence Elementary 5844 Bill Anderson Dr
Florence, WI 54121
District: Florence School DistrictNearby
Northland Scholars Academy W10085 Pike Plains Rd
Dunbar, WI 54119
District: Private SchoolNearby
Victory Academy For Boys W4705 Wallace Rd
Amberg, WI 54102
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ Lutheran School 201 N 3rd St
Eagle River, WI 54521
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 54120


Shelton Professional Phlebotomy Services 1131 S. Stephenson Ave Suite 3
Iron Mountain, MI 49801-3802
Type: Post Secondary
Nicolet Area Technical College 5364 College Drive
Rhinelander, WI 54501-0518
Type: Post Secondary
Bay De Noc Community College 2001 N Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829-2511
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Menominee Nation N172 State Highway 47&55
Keshena, WI 54135-1179
Type: Post Secondary
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College - Wabanung Campus 770 N Main St
L'anse, MI 49946-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College 111 Beartown Road
Baraga, MI 49908-0000
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov