ZIP code 54871
Where is ZIP code 54871?
Shell Lake, Wisconsin
Washburn County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 54871 belongs to Shell Lake, Wisconsin in Washburn County. 54871 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 534 and 715. About 3,270 people live in the 54871 area, where the median household income is $69,342. The closest ZIP codes are 54801 (Spooner, 7 mi north), 54845 (Hertel, 9.4 mi northwest) and 54813 (Barronett, 9.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 54871 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shell Lake |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Washburn County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 534, 715 |
| Coordinates | 45.7536, -91.9606 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 548 |
Population and income in 54871
| Population | 3,270 · higher than 54% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 28 · lower than 72% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46 years · higher than 60% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 54% |
| Median household income | $69,342 · lower than 67% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,648 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $241,000 · higher than 56% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $644 a month |
| Housing units | 1,914 |
| Households | 1,302 (2.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 115.7 sq mi (plus 7.18 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 54871. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 54871
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54801 | Spooner, WI | 7 mi N | Standard |
| 54845 | Hertel, WI | 9.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 54813 | Barronett, WI | 9.7 mi S | Standard |
| 54870 | Sarona, WI | 10.1 mi E | Standard |
| 54841 | Haugen, WI | 13.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 54888 | Trego, WI | 14.5 mi N | Standard |
| 54829 | Cumberland, WI | 15.1 mi S | Standard |
| 54875 | Springbrook, WI | 19.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 54826 | Comstock, WI | 19.1 mi S | Standard |
| 54893 | Webster, WI | 19.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 54837 | Frederic, WI | 19.8 mi W | Standard |
| 54817 | Birchwood, WI | 20.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 54871 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 54871
123 MAIN ST
SHELL LAKE WI 54871
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (54871-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 54871?
- 54871 is a Shell Lake, Wisconsin ZIP code.
- What county is 54871 in?
- ZIP code 54871 is in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 54871 in?
- 54871 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 54871?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 54871 use area codes 534 and 715.
- What is the population of ZIP code 54871?
- About 3,270 people live in ZIP code 54871, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 54871?
- The median household income in 54871 is $69,342 a year, lower than 67% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 54871?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 54871 are 54801 (Spooner, 7 miles), 54845 (Hertel, 9.4 miles), 54813 (Barronett, 9.7 miles) and 54870 (Sarona, 10.1 miles).