ZIP Code 54420 in Chili, WI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Chili, Wisconsin
Counties:Clark County[Primary]
Wood County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:57:52 PM
Population:1,299 [See All]
Area Codes:715 / 534
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:44.6157, -90.3550
Land Area:40.432 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 54420 has 1,299 residents and 457 households (average 2.84 persons per household). The median age is 38.5 years, slightly younger than the state (40.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.8%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, 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:1,299Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,365Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,337Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:32.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$77,500Source: Census ACS
Households:457Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$172,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.84Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.67Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,3021,2691,4391,4151,2631,3851,2911,2511,2681,3041,3721,4341,365
Decennial Census1,307------------------1,299------
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: 38.5

Male Median Age: 40.7

Female Median Age: 35.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male515462362728364551494342523826211311
Female54564348272848332838335838222020137
Total1051101058454568478798776100906046412618
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,21994.64%
Black:10.08%
Hispanic:*393.03%
Asian:30.23%
American Indian:10.08%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:251.94%
Total:1,288100%
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:68552.73%40.7 years
Females:61447.27%35.2 years
Total:1,299100%38.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,29594.87%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:30.22%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:30.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:644.91%
Total Population:1,365100%
Total Native Population:1,29895.09%
Total Foreign-born Population:674.91%
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 $77,500, which is modestly greater than the state median ($75,670), is up $29,653 (62.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,000. Family households earn a median of $80,938 versus $41,827 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,111). By gender, male median income is $51,563 and female is $40,813, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 71.9%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (3.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.5%).

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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$47,847$49,375$46,354$45,978$47,045$47,778$51,625$57,411$62,500$68,375$69,167$74,848$77,500
Median Family Income$56,071$61,042$55,417$52,083$52,708$57,917$60,972$65,833$69,438$72,200$75,000$84,531$80,938
Median NonFamily Income$26,250$30,000$26,667$25,469$25,208$20,417$22,083$26,875$24,821$22,857$34,167$40,789$41,827
Median Male Income$37,614$39,728$39,853$37,679$42,273$40,398$38,684$39,375$40,682$42,283$48,365$52,083$51,563
Median Female Income$32,750$31,840$34,141$35,052$31,406$30,938$30,652$29,750$32,031$32,857$33,250$37,813$40,813
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:66067.97%
Unemployed:353.60%
Not In Labor Force:27628.42%
Total:971100%
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:20130.45%
Service:7311.06%
Sales and Office:12719.24%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:13620.61%
Production, transportation, and material moving:12318.64%
Total Civilian Employed Population:660100%
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 $172,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $34,100 (24.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,000. The median gross rent is $544, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $54 (9.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.23% (52.34% with a mortgage, 47.66% free-and-clear) and renters 21.77% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.48%, which is much lower than the state rate (11.08%).

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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$138,400$123,000$135,400$150,500$152,000$138,800$156,300$154,700$166,500$146,700$156,000$178,600$172,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:76.93%
$500 to $999:1514.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:43.96%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:21.98%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:7372.28%
Total:101100%
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$598$586$671$658$658$654$595$612$520$567$486$543$544
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):19040.95%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):17337.28%
Renter Occupied:10121.77%
Total Occupied Housing Units:464100%

Occupied Housing Units:46491.52%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):438.48%
Total Housing Units:507100%
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:42583.83%
Multi-Family Units:377.30%
Other Units:458.88%
Total Housing Units:507100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 20.80% 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 80.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.60%, which is on par with the state rate (5.30%). Public coverage is 26.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.39%). College enrollment is 7.34%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:10813.85%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:455.77%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):27835.64%
Some college, no degree:11414.62%
Associate's degree:739.36%
Bachelor's degree:12315.77%
Graduate or professional degree:395.00%
Total:780100%
High school or higher:62780.38%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16220.77%
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:1,02568.75%
Public Insurance:36324.35%
No Insurance:1036.91%
Total:1,491100%
Has Health Insurance:1,38893.09%
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 Poverty5.4%11.0%16.1%14.9%15.3%16.5%12.3%4.2%5.6%6.1%8.1%6.8%7.6%
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:214.54%
Kindergarten:10422.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):18740.39%
High school (grades 9-12):11725.27%
College or graduate school:347.34%
Total:463100%
Early Childhood:12527.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):40888.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 54420 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 102 people with an annual payroll of $3,947,000. USPS data shows 471 residential mailboxes and 6 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:471Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:6Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:534Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:471Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:13Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,315,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,947,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:102Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 54420 is located in Clark County, Wisconsin, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 54420. It covers 40.432 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.141 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:40.432 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.141 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:23037.26 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5514450Source: Census
Place Name:Chili CDP; WisconsinSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


54421 | | 54418

Schools in ZIP Code 54420


We could not locate which school district 54420 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.

Granton Elementary 217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
District: Granton Area School DistrictNearby
Granton High 217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
District: Granton Area School DistrictNearby
Loyal Middle School 514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
District: Loyal School DistrictNearby
Loyal High 514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
District: Loyal School DistrictNearby
Loyal Elementary 514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
District: Loyal School DistrictNearby
Hillside School W2106 Fremont Rd
Granton, WI 54436
District: Private SchoolNearby
Beaver Creek School W1410 Hill Rd
Granton, WI 54436
District: Private SchoolNearby
Columbus Catholic Middle & High School 710 S Columbus Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 54420


Mid-State Technical College 500 32nd St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 2100 Main St
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
Type: Post Secondary
Rasmussen University-Wausau 1101 Westwood Drive
Wausau, WI 54401-7804
Type: Post Secondary
State College Of Beauty Culture Inc 1930 Grand Avenue
Wausau, WI 54403
Type: Post Secondary
Northcentral Technical College 1000 Campus Dr
Wausau, WI 54401-1899
Type: Post Secondary
The Professional Hair Design Academy 3408 Mall Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54701-7633
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
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