ZIP code 54850
Where is ZIP code 54850?
La Pointe, Wisconsin
Ashland County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 54850 belongs to La Pointe, Wisconsin in Ashland County. 54850 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the La Pointe post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 534 and 715. About 321 people live in the 54850 area, where the median household income is $71,250. The closest ZIP codes are 54814 (Bayfield, 10.3 mi west), 54891 (Washburn, 18.5 mi southwest) and 54861 (Odanah, 19.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 54850 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Pointe |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Ashland County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 534, 715 |
| Coordinates | 46.8467, -90.6036 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 548 |
Population and income in 54850
| Population | 321 · lower than 92% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 99% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 62.9 years · higher than 98% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $71,250 · lower than 61% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $54,550 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 52% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $278,600 · higher than 71% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $555 a month |
| Housing units | 863 |
| Households | 178 (1.76 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 10% |
| Land area | 77.75 sq mi (plus 2.54 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 54850. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 54850
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54814 | Bayfield, WI | 10.3 mi W | Standard |
| 54891 | Washburn, WI | 18.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 54861 | Odanah, WI | 19.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 54806 | Ashland, WI | 20.9 mi S | Standard |
| 54827 | Cornucopia, WI | 23.3 mi W | Standard |
| 54559 | Saxon, WI | 25.5 mi S | Standard |
| 54844 | Herbster, WI | 29.8 mi W | Standard |
| 54855 | Marengo, WI | 32.4 mi S | Standard |
| 54816 | Benoit, WI | 32.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 54846 | High Bridge, WI | 32.9 mi S | Standard |
| 54550 | Montreal, WI | 33.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 54534 | Hurley, WI | 33.8 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 54850 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 54850
PO BOX 123
LA POINTE WI 54850
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (54850-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 54850?
- 54850 is a La Pointe, Wisconsin ZIP code.
- What county is 54850 in?
- ZIP code 54850 is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 54850 in?
- 54850 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 54850?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 54850 use area codes 534 and 715.
- What is the population of ZIP code 54850?
- About 321 people live in ZIP code 54850, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 54850?
- The median household income in 54850 is $71,250 a year, lower than 61% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- Can I use 54850 for a street address?
- No. 54850 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in La Pointe use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54850?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 54850 are 54814 (Bayfield, 10.3 miles), 54891 (Washburn, 18.5 miles), 54861 (Odanah, 19.8 miles) and 54806 (Ashland, 20.9 miles).