ZIP code 54842
Where is ZIP code 54842?
Hawthorne, Wisconsin
Douglas County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 54842 belongs to Hawthorne, Wisconsin in Douglas County. 54842 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Hawthorne post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 534 and 715. About 267 people live in the 54842 area, where the median household income is $88,750. The closest ZIP codes are 54864 (Poplar, 5.4 mi north), 54849 (Lake Nebagamon, 5.7 mi east) and 54874 (South Range, 5.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 54842 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hawthorne |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 534, 715 |
| Coordinates | 46.503, -91.8607 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 548 |
Population and income in 54842
| Population | 267 · lower than 93% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 55 · lower than 51% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.2 years · lower than 90% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $88,750 · higher than 74% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,697 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $264,100 · higher than 66% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $925 a month |
| Housing units | 88 |
| Households | 78 (3.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.0% |
| Land area | 4.89 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 54842. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 54842
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54864 | Poplar, WI | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 54849 | Lake Nebagamon, WI | 5.7 mi E | Standard |
| 54874 | South Range, WI | 5.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 54873 | Solon Springs, WI | 6.4 mi S | Standard |
| 54854 | Maple, WI | 11.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 54836 | Foxboro, WI | 13.8 mi W | Standard |
| 54820 | Brule, WI | 15.4 mi E | Standard |
| 54880 | Superior, WI | 17.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 54838 | Gordon, WI | 18.8 mi S | Standard |
| 55808 | Duluth, MN | 21.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 55802 | Duluth, MN | 21.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 54847 | Iron River, WI | 21.5 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 54842 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 54842
PO BOX 123
HAWTHORNE WI 54842
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (54842-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 54842?
- 54842 is a Hawthorne, Wisconsin ZIP code.
- What county is 54842 in?
- ZIP code 54842 is in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 54842 in?
- 54842 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 54842?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 54842 use area codes 534 and 715.
- What is the population of ZIP code 54842?
- About 267 people live in ZIP code 54842, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 54842?
- The median household income in 54842 is $88,750 a year, higher than 74% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- Can I use 54842 for a street address?
- No. 54842 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Hawthorne use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54842?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 54842 are 54864 (Poplar, 5.4 miles), 54849 (Lake Nebagamon, 5.7 miles), 54874 (South Range, 5.8 miles) and 54873 (Solon Springs, 6.4 miles).