What city is ZIP code 54856?

ZIP code 54856 is in Mason, WI (Bayfield County).

What county is ZIP code 54856 in?

ZIP code 54856 is mostly in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

How many people live in ZIP code 54856?

About 1,628 people live in the 54856 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 54856

Mason, WI, Bayfield County

Population

1,628

Land area

211.3sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Mason

ZIP 54856 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 54856 at a glance

ZIP 54856 (Mason) is 93% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
The median household income is $76,500, close to the Wisconsin median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,800 (27% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,306 a month.

Local data for ZIP 54856

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 54856, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$76,500

Poverty rate

6.2%

Median home value

$193,800

Prices +11.2% in a year

Median rent

$1,306/mo

Homeownership

93.6%

Bachelor's or higher

26.2%

Median age

54.8

Average commute

24.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

133

$6.4M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.3M

59 loans

Campaign donations

$8,493

26% D, 34% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 54856, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

552

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 3°F

34.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 54856, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 54856?: ZIP code 54856 is in Mason, WI (Bayfield County).
What county is ZIP code 54856 in?: ZIP code 54856 is mostly in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
How many people live in ZIP code 54856?: About 1,628 people live in the 54856 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.