ZIP code 54838
Where is ZIP code 54838?
Gordon, Wisconsin
Douglas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 54838 belongs to Gordon, Wisconsin in Douglas County. 54838 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 1,404 people live in the 54838 area, where the median household income is $74,318. The closest ZIP codes are 54890 (Wascott, 4.2 mi south), 54859 (Minong, 9.2 mi south) and 54873 (Solon Springs, 12.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 54838 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gordon |
| Also accepted | Wascott |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 534, 715 |
| Coordinates | 46.2336, -91.8033 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 548 |
Population and income in 54838
| Population | 1,404 · lower than 72% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 97% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.4 years · higher than 95% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 41% |
| Median household income | $74,318 · lower than 52% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,596 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $250,000 · higher than 61% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,637 |
| Households | 568 (2.16 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 94% / 5.6% |
| Land area | 240.86 sq mi (plus 14.74 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 54838. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 54838
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54890 | Wascott, WI | 4.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 54859 | Minong, WI | 9.2 mi S | Standard |
| 54873 | Solon Springs, WI | 12.7 mi N | Standard |
| 54849 | Lake Nebagamon, WI | 18.8 mi N | Standard |
| 54842 | Hawthorne, WI | 18.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 54888 | Trego, WI | 19.7 mi S | Standard |
| 54875 | Springbrook, WI | 20.8 mi S | Standard |
| 54864 | Poplar, WI | 23.8 mi N | Standard |
| 54874 | South Range, WI | 24 mi N | Standard |
| 54836 | Foxboro, WI | 24.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 54832 | Drummond, WI | 25.3 mi E | Standard |
| 54820 | Brule, WI | 26.5 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 54838 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 54838
123 MAIN ST
GORDON WI 54838
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WASCOTT as the city name for 54838. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (54838-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 54838?
- 54838 is a Gordon, Wisconsin ZIP code. Wascott is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 54838 in?
- ZIP code 54838 is in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 54838 in?
- 54838 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 54838?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 54838 use area codes 534 and 715.
- What is the population of ZIP code 54838?
- About 1,404 people live in ZIP code 54838, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 54838?
- The median household income in 54838 is $74,318 a year, lower than 52% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 54838?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 54838 are 54890 (Wascott, 4.2 miles), 54859 (Minong, 9.2 miles), 54873 (Solon Springs, 12.7 miles) and 54849 (Lake Nebagamon, 18.8 miles).