| City: | Nelsonville, Wisconsin |
| County: | Portage County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:30:27 AM |
| Population: | 94 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 534 / 715 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.4983, -89.3108 |
| Land Area: | 0.445 sq mi |
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Nelsonville sits in Portage County, Wisconsin, a tiny village of 94 people where PO Boxes aren't just convenient, they're mandatory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery for residents, and the local post office is the sole access point for mail, packages, and government documents.
With 46 PO Boxes serving 36 households, the adoption rate of 1.28 means the post office also handles mail for nearby rural properties outside the village limits. The area covers less than half a square mile, but two rural carrier routes extend service into the surrounding countryside along County Road Q and State Highway 161.
Nelsonville has the feel of a working-class rural community. Median household income sits at $65,250, and homes are valued around $139,600. Nearly all housing is owner-occupied (35 of 36 units), and there's not a single apartment building in the ZIP. About 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and a striking 73% of workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. That's far above the national average and suggests proximity to logistics or distribution facilities in the broader Portage County area.
The median age of 35.3 years points to a community of working-age adults and families rather than retirees. Street names like High Street, Oak Street, and 3rd Street reflect an old-fashioned small-town grid, while the county and state highway addresses show how the village connects to the wider rural landscape.
Street names mix traditional small-town grid streets with county and state highway addresses that connect to surrounding rural areas.
ZIP Code 54458 has 94 residents and 36 households (average 2.61 persons per household). The median age is 35.3 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.9%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 94Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 133Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 211.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,917Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 36Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $150,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.61Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.57Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 165 | 153 | 150 | 90 | 96 | 84 | 97 | 76 | 98 | 104 | 115 | 110 | 135 | 133 |
| Decennial Census | 124 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 94 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.3
Male Median Age: 27.5
Female Median Age: 37.8
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| White: | 92 | 97.87% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 2.13% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 94 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 45 | 47.87% | 27.5 years |
| Females: | 49 | 52.13% | 37.8 years |
| Total: | 94 | 100% | 35.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 133 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 133 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 133 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $57,917, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $11,667 (25.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,542. Family households earn a median of $103,750 versus $53,304 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,446). By gender, male median income is $51,500 and female is $50,000, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,500 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 77.1%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,250 | $51,719 | $56,389 | $56,563 | $56,563 | $53,750 | $46,250 | $49,375 | $49,375 | $61,250 | $55,000 | $56,250 | $65,250 | $57,917 |
| Median Family Income | $22,083 | $50,313 | $55,625 | $62,500 | $63,750 | $67,500 | $61,250 | $59,500 | $0 | $92,500 | $66,250 | $85,000 | $93,750 | $103,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,375 | $30,625 | $31,667 | $30,313 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,125 | $46,538 | $51,471 | $52,019 | $53,304 |
| Median Male Income | $31,250 | $32,000 | $50,556 | $50,357 | $0 | $50,417 | $52,679 | $37,500 | $48,750 | $50,833 | $48,500 | $46,875 | $50,000 | $51,500 |
| Median Female Income | $21,250 | $21,406 | $25,500 | $28,750 | $0 | $28,750 | $0 | $58,750 | $56,250 | $56,250 | $58,393 | $48,125 | $46,500 | $50,000 |
| Employed: | 82 | 75.23% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 1.83% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 25 | 22.94% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 41 | 50.00% |
| Service: | 10 | 12.20% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 4.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 13.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 19.51% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 82 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $150,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $25,000 (20.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,500. The median gross rent is $790, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $359 (83.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $84. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.76% (60.00% with a mortgage, 40.00% free-and-clear) and renters 24.24% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $125,000 | $132,100 | $142,900 | $130,400 | $137,500 | $135,400 | $110,900 | $112,500 | $112,500 | $114,100 | $100,000 | $112,500 | $139,600 | $150,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 68.75% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 31.25% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $431 | $482 | $0 | $600 | $590 | $580 | $629 | $629 | $706 | $0 | $800 | $888 | $875 | $790 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 45.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 30.30% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 24.24% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 66 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 66 | 94.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 5.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 56 | 80.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 12.86% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 7.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, 36.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 3.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 26.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (65.22%). College enrollment is 8.70%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1 | 1.15% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 24 | 27.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 26.44% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 8.05% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 12.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 24.14% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 86 | 98.85% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 32 | 36.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 104 | 64.20% |
| Public Insurance: | 58 | 35.80% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 162 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 162 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 29.8% | 32.5% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.7% |
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: | 1 | 4.35% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 15 | 65.22% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 21.74% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 8.70% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 4.35% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 86.96% |
ZIP Code 54458 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 61 people with an annual payroll of $4,379,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 161Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $847,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,379,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 61Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 54458 is located in Portage County, Wisconsin, within the Stevens Point-Plover, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44620) and Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 70,019 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 54458. It covers 0.445 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Stevens Point-Plover, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 70,019Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.445 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 11111.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5556000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nelsonville village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 54458 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.