What city is ZIP code 54728?

ZIP code 54728 is in Chetek, WI (Barron County).

What county is ZIP code 54728 in?

ZIP code 54728 is mostly in Barron County, Wisconsin.

How many people live in ZIP code 54728?

About 5,835 people live in the 54728 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 54728

Chetek, WI, Barron County

Population

5,835

Land area

125.6sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Chetek

ZIP 54728 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 54728 at a glance

ZIP 54728 (Chetek) is 57% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
The median household income is $74,712, 4% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,400 (16% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $945 a month.

Local data for ZIP 54728

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 54728, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,712

Poverty rate

9.0%

Median home value

$224,400

Prices +10.6% in a year

Median rent

$945/mo

Homeownership

86.6%

Bachelor's or higher

23.9%

Median age

51.2

Average commute

27.2 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

162

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,892

$90M annual payroll

PPP loans

$10.2M

320 loans

Campaign donations

$15.3K

11% D, 33% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 54728, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

454

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 2°F

31.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 54728, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 54728?: ZIP code 54728 is in Chetek, WI (Barron County).
What county is ZIP code 54728 in?: ZIP code 54728 is mostly in Barron County, Wisconsin.
How many people live in ZIP code 54728?: About 5,835 people live in the 54728 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.