ZIP Code 54517 in Clam Lake, WI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Clam Lake, Wisconsin
Counties:Ashland County[Primary]
Bayfield County
Sawyer County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:01:11 PM
Population:166 [See All]
Area Code:715
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:46.1516, -90.9470
Land Area:90.596 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 54517 has 166 residents and 100 households (average 1.66 persons per household). The median age is 62.2 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.2% male and 54.8% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.6%, 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:166Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:187Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:68Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$71,857Source: Census ACS
Households:100Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$417,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.68Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1371461551411031038193105121186183187
Decennial Census112------------------166------
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: 62.2

Male Median Age: 60.8

Female Median Age: 62.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1202314353576811824
Female0131322411419106151531
Total13336367649261614262355
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15293.83%
Black:21.23%
Hispanic:*53.09%
Asian:10.62%
American Indian:21.23%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:162100%
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:7545.18%60.8 years
Females:9154.82%62.8 years
Total:166100%62.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:18196.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:63.21%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:03.21%
Total Population:187100%
Total Native Population:18196.79%
Total Foreign-born Population:63.21%
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 $71,857, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $29,982 (71.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,232. Family households earn a median of $72,036 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $72,036). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($51,818), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 25.7%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is considerably above the state rate (3.3%). The largest occupation group is Service (65.1%).

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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$41,875$45,500$47,000$47,083$46,250$39,250$34,464$33,977$34,625$63,333$63,964$68,971$71,857
Median Family Income$32,083$48,750$52,083$64,167$69,464$0$0$38,125$42,500$64,028$64,393$69,338$72,036
Median NonFamily Income$46,000$45,000$45,313$46,000$31,250$28,750$33,125$32,917$34,250$34,375$36,111$38,333$0
Median Male Income$37,813$41,563$41,000$41,875$0$56,250$0$0$23,750$26,250$25,625$38,125$0
Median Female Income$28,750$40,625$40,750$0$0$0$0$0$41,250$43,750$43,750$0$0
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:4324.57%
Unemployed:21.14%
Not In Labor Force:13074.29%
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:716.28%
Service:2865.12%
Sales and Office:613.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:24.65%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:43100%
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 $417,500, which is markedly greater than the state median ($247,400), is up $158,100 (60.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $200,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,045), is down $733 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (16.67% with a mortgage, 83.33% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 69.17%, which is far higher than 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$259,400$242,500$236,900$231,700$225,000$207,100$220,000$227,800$217,500$245,000$324,500$328,600$417,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
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$733$775$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$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):1316.67%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):6583.33%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:78100%

Occupied Housing Units:7830.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):17569.17%
Total Housing Units:253100%
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:24898.02%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:51.98%
Total Housing Units:253100%
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 86.80%, which is on par with the state rate (93.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 72.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (34.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 9.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.00 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 high school (76.19%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), 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:2113.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4226.42%
Some college, no degree:5232.70%
Associate's degree:116.92%
Bachelor's degree:148.81%
Graduate or professional degree:1911.95%
Total:159100%
High school or higher:13886.79%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3320.75%
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:13649.82%
Public Insurance:13549.45%
No Insurance:20.73%
Total:273100%
Has Health Insurance:27199.27%
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 Poverty12.2%10.0%5.5%7.1%0.0%4.9%3.3%8.1%7.9%10.3%4.5%5.7%2.9%
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:523.81%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):1676.19%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:21100%
Early Childhood:523.81%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):21100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 54517 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 25 people with an annual payroll of $431,000. USPS data shows 41 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:41Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:148Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:41Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$122,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$431,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:25Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 54517 is located in Ashland 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 54517. It covers 90.596 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.321 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:90.596 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:4.321 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:5514850Source: Census
Place Name:Clam Lake CDP; WisconsinSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


54519 | | 54515

Schools in ZIP Code 54517


We could not locate which school district 54517 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.

Chequamegon Middle 64 S Grant St
Glidden, WI 54527
District: Chequamegon School DistrictNearby
Glidden Elementary 64 S Grant St
Glidden, WI 54527
District: Chequamegon School DistrictNearby
Mellen Public School 420 S Main St
Mellen, WI 54546
District: Mellen School DistrictNearby
Marengo Valley Elementary 62408 State Hwy 112
Ashland, WI 54806
District: Ashland School DistrictNearby
Butternut Elementary 312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
District: Butternut School DistrictNearby
St Francis Solanus School 13885 W Mission Rd
Stone Lake, WI 54876
District: Private SchoolNearby
Northwoods Mennonite School 14547 W County Road K
Hayward, WI 54843
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School 215 Lake Shore Dr E
Ashland, WI 54806
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 54517


Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College 13466 W Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
Type: Post Secondary
Northland College 1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806-3999
Type: Post Secondary
Gogebic Community College E4946 Jackson Rd
Ironwood, MI 49938
Type: Post Secondary
Northwood Technical College 505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake, WI 54871-8727
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Wisconsin-Superior 1605 Catlin Ave
Superior, WI 54880-4500
Type: Post Secondary
Cosmetology Careers Unlimited College Of Hair Skin And Nails 121 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
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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