| City: | Hawthorne, Wisconsin |
| County: | Douglas County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:33:21 AM |
| Population: | 141 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 715 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.5174, -91.8464 |
| Land Area: | 4.888 sq mi |
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Hawthorne operates as a PO Box ZIP in Douglas County, Wisconsin, where 141 residents spread across a minimal 0.02 square miles rely on the post office for mail services. The 90 PO Boxes serve 61 occupied households, producing an adoption rate of 1.48 that signals regional service beyond the immediate area. Surrounding communities without carrier delivery travel to this post office.
Two rural routes provide street delivery to a handful of addresses along Wisconsin Avenue, Gillespie Lane, and County Road E. Most residents, however, receive mail exclusively through PO Boxes. The post office building on an unnamed location serves as the primary delivery point for this small Douglas County community. With a median household income of $93,333 and median home value of $196,300, Hawthorne's economy supports its rural character while maintaining postal access for both local residents and neighbors from less-served areas.
Street names reflect basic rural infrastructure with county roads and a single Wisconsin Avenue address representing the limited street delivery network in this PO Box-dominant community.
ZIP Code 54842 has 141 residents and 61 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 42.2 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 30.5% male and 69.5% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.5%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 141Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 267Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 28.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $88,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 61Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $264,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.31Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.62Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 88 | 54 | 70 | 88 | 132 | 141 | 136 | 146 | 162 | 261 | 190 | 261 | 261 | 267 |
| Decennial Census | 185 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 141 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.2
Male Median Age: 26.5
Female Median Age: 45.5
| 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 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 129 | 95.56% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.74% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 2.22% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.48% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 135 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 43 | 30.50% | 26.5 years |
| Females: | 98 | 69.50% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 141 | 100% | 42.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 264 | 98.88% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 1.12% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 267 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 267 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $88,750, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $22,292 (33.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,125. Family households earn a median of $91,667 versus $28,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $62,917). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $41,719, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $41,719 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (38.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,458 | $66,250 | $67,750 | $65,833 | $68,000 | $62,250 | $72,625 | $75,455 | $75,625 | $87,054 | $95,455 | $94,583 | $93,333 | $88,750 |
| Median Family Income | $75,417 | $66,250 | $78,750 | $71,250 | $70,156 | $70,313 | $73,250 | $75,455 | $76,125 | $87,411 | $96,136 | $103,438 | $94,583 | $91,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $66,250 | $66,667 | $65,833 | $67,875 | $60,833 | $67,917 | $0 | $56,250 | $58,750 | $65,000 | $49,375 | $50,833 | $28,750 |
| Median Male Income | $38,750 | $36,500 | $36,406 | $38,929 | $39,643 | $43,333 | $60,417 | $63,214 | $64,107 | $66,176 | $68,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $63,214 | $60,000 | $53,750 | $55,625 | $41,705 | $40,795 | $41,250 | $41,625 | $43,250 | $29,583 | $52,500 | $51,000 | $0 | $41,719 |
| Employed: | 100 | 62.89% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 9.43% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 44 | 27.67% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 27 | 27.00% |
| Service: | 15 | 15.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 38 | 38.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 20.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 100 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $264,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $76,600 (40.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108,400. The median gross rent is $925, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $925. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.03% (78.87% with a mortgage, 21.13% free-and-clear) and renters 8.97% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,500 | $160,000 | $120,300 | $111,100 | $122,900 | $125,000 | $151,000 | $155,800 | $155,700 | $165,700 | $174,100 | $187,500 | $196,300 | $264,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 71.43% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2 | 28.57% |
| $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: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $925 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 56 | 71.79% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 15 | 19.23% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 8.97% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 78 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 78 | 88.64% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 11.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 83 | 94.32% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 3.41% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 2.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.20% 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 97.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 43.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 66.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 15.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 17.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 17.20 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 pre-K (37.65%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 4 | 2.65% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 36 | 23.84% |
| Some college, no degree: | 27 | 17.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 49 | 32.45% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 17.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 5.96% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 147 | 97.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 35 | 23.18% |
| Private Insurance: | 117 | 39.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 178 | 59.73% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 1.01% |
| Total: | 298 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 295 | 98.99% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.6% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
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: | 32 | 37.65% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 2.35% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 27 | 31.76% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 28.24% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 34 | 40.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 53 | 62.35% |
ZIP Code 54842 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 56 people with an annual payroll of $2,195,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 96Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $528,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,195,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 56Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 54842 is located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, within the Duluth, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20260) and Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 279,771 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 54842. It covers 4.888 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Duluth, MN-WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 279,771Source: Census |
| MSA: | Duluth-Superior, MN-WI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.888 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 54842 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.