| City: | Mattoon, Wisconsin |
| County: | Shawano County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:30:22 AM |
| Population: | 357 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 534 / 715 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.0015, -89.0470 |
| Land Area: | 1.45 sq mi |
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Mattoon is a small Wisconsin community in Shawano County with a population of 357 residents living across just 1.3 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery service anywhere in the area, making the Mattoon Post Office the sole option for mail access across the entire territory.
The post office maintains 147 PO Boxes for 136 occupied households, a 1.08 adoption rate that shows the facility also serves residents from surrounding areas. With no city carrier routes and only two rural routes handling limited delivery, nearly everyone depends on a PO Box. Some residents receive rural route delivery, but most households rely exclusively on boxes at the post office.
Mattoon's street grid tells the story of a small town with big ambitions. Numbered streets (2nd through 10th) run parallel to avenues named for minerals and stone: Marble, Quartz, Flint, Slate, Stone, and Granite. These names likely honored the area's natural resources or early industry. Railroad Avenue hints at the town's historic connection to rail transport.
With a median age of 47.1 years and a median household income of $70,500, this is a working-class community. About 67% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (91 of 136 households). Just 6.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, well below state and national averages. The workforce skews toward transportation and warehousing (177 workers reported in this sector), suggesting many residents commute to jobs in logistics or distribution centers nearby.
All mail to Mattoon residents should be addressed using PO Box format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Mattoon, WI 54450No street delivery is available in this ZIP code.
Streets combine a numbered grid (2nd-10th) with mineral and stone-themed avenue names (Marble, Quartz, Flint, Slate, Stone, Granite), likely honoring local geology or early industry.
ZIP Code 54450 has 357 residents and 136 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 47.1 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.8%, which is much higher than the state average (7.6%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (3.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 357Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 457Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 246.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 136Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $86,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.52Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 402 | 368 | 399 | 459 | 500 | 502 | 448 | 427 | 455 | 406 | 420 | 475 | 477 | 457 |
| Decennial Census | 436 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 357 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.1
Male Median Age: 44
Female Median Age: 53.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Female | 12 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 |
| Total | 22 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 42 | 30 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
| White: | 264 | 63.92% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 78 | 18.89% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 2.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 62 | 15.01% |
| Total: | 413 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 186 | 52.10% | 44.0 years |
| Females: | 171 | 47.90% | 53.8 years |
| Total: | 357 | 100% | 47.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 384 | 84.03% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 25 | 5.47% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 2.41% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 37 | 10.50% |
| Total Population: | 457 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 409 | 89.50% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 48 | 10.50% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $68,750, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $23,036 (50.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,286. Family households earn a median of $74,107 versus $35,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,107). By gender, male median income is $41,875 and female is $47,857, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,982 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.4%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,714 | $42,188 | $43,906 | $39,333 | $35,625 | $33,667 | $39,375 | $41,875 | $49,464 | $55,125 | $62,955 | $68,478 | $70,500 | $68,750 |
| Median Family Income | $52,500 | $54,250 | $44,792 | $41,875 | $39,250 | $38,929 | $42,083 | $46,875 | $51,250 | $56,607 | $63,920 | $69,674 | $72,100 | $74,107 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,083 | $17,000 | $26,875 | $17,125 | $16,375 | $16,875 | $18,542 | $17,292 | $18,333 | $16,250 | $0 | $55,833 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Median Male Income | $34,583 | $30,250 | $27,321 | $26,250 | $27,083 | $27,727 | $29,286 | $32,917 | $43,333 | $37,500 | $34,107 | $40,833 | $44,107 | $41,875 |
| Median Female Income | $34,375 | $30,000 | $26,250 | $25,000 | $30,313 | $22,031 | $23,750 | $30,000 | $28,750 | $27,813 | $32,500 | $43,036 | $45,000 | $47,857 |
| Employed: | 201 | 57.10% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 150 | 42.61% |
| Total: | 352 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 25 | 12.44% |
| Service: | 25 | 12.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 30 | 14.93% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 59 | 29.35% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 62 | 30.85% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 201 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $86,700, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $14,600 (20.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,800. The median gross rent is $960, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $416 (76.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $322. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.38% (40.77% with a mortgage, 59.23% free-and-clear) and renters 22.62% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.65%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,100 | $66,000 | $58,700 | $58,500 | $60,800 | $58,500 | $62,600 | $63,400 | $66,900 | $68,800 | $79,200 | $79,100 | $82,900 | $86,700 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 2.63% |
| $500 to $999: | 19 | 50.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 21.05% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 4 | 10.53% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 15.79% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $544 | $488 | $485 | $511 | $503 | $515 | $525 | $663 | $638 | $730 | $796 | $1,125 | $867 | $960 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 53 | 31.55% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 77 | 45.83% |
| Renter Occupied: | 38 | 22.62% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 168 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 168 | 82.35% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 36 | 17.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 204 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 180 | 88.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 22 | 10.78% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 0.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 204 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 50.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 7.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 6.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.29%). College enrollment is 9.38%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 24 | 7.55% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 24 | 7.55% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 164 | 51.57% |
| Some college, no degree: | 37 | 11.64% |
| Associate's degree: | 45 | 14.15% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 5.97% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.57% |
| Total: | 318 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 270 | 84.91% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 7.55% |
| Private Insurance: | 222 | 44.85% |
| Public Insurance: | 220 | 44.44% |
| No Insurance: | 53 | 10.71% |
| Total: | 495 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 442 | 89.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.6% | 8.4% | 17.9% | 22.5% | 29.9% | 31.3% | 28.8% | 23.7% | 25.5% | 16.2% | 12.6% | 9.3% | 10.7% | 7.5% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 15.63% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 55 | 57.29% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 17.71% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 9.38% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 15.63% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 87 | 90.63% |
ZIP Code 54450 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 132 people with an annual payroll of $3,329,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 910Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $853,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,329,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 132Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 54450 is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, within the Shawano, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43020) and Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 54450. It covers 1.45 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Shawano, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.45 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6806.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5550000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mattoon village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 54450 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.
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 February 1, 2026.