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54728 Zip Code (Chetek, WI) Detailed Profile




City: Chetek, WI (2.35%)
Counties: Barron County, WI (77.97%), Rusk County, WI (22.03%)
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 5,920
Zip code population in 2010: 6,139
Zip code population in 2000: 5,995

Houses and condos: 3,550
Renter-occupied apartments: 369
% of renters here:

15%
State:

32%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 54728: 87.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 126.4 sq. mi.
Water area: 6.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 47 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

1.3% ($2,599)
Wisconsin:

1.4% ($3,497)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,578 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,639 (1.4%)

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Males: 2,977  (50.3%)
Females: 2,943  (49.7%)

For population 25 years and over in 54728:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 54728:

  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

Zip code 54728 compared to state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Races in zip code 54728 (2022)
    • 5,69696.2%White
    • 1041.8%Two or more races
    • 581.0%Hispanic or Latino
    • 310.5%Asian
    • 190.3%American Indian
    • 100.2%Black
    • 20.03%Some other race
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100% rural population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $206,260
54728:

$206,260
Wisconsin:

$252,800



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in 54728 zip code as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 54728 is 385 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is near the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

51.4 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.3 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 54728, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $58,500 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$58,500
State:

$72,319

Salary/wage: $49,131 (reported on 79.0% of returns)
Here:

$49,131
State:

$59,242
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1224.2% for AGIs below $25k, 3641.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6291.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9377.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16190.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,235 (reported on 39.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,235
Wisconsin:

$1,431
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 47.8% for AGIs below $25k, 41.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 92.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 106.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,126 (reported on 21.3% of returns)
Here:

$3,126
State:

$6,481
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 36.6% for AGIs below $25k, 42.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 62.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 111.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 247.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$11,447 (reported on 17.7% of returns)
Here:

+$11,447
State:

+$18,329
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 27.6% for AGIs below $25k, 50.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 110.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 238.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 747.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$13,856 (reported on 13.9% of returns)
Here:

+$13,856
State:

+$14,562
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 95.6% for AGIs below $25k, 214.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 251.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 75.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1331.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $16,451 (reported on 12.6% of returns)
54728:

$16,451
Wisconsin:

$19,348
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 113.2% for AGIs below $25k, 169.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 274.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 648.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1044.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $29,938 (reported on 4.2% of returns)
Here:

$29,938
State:

$33,000
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 143.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 236.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 538.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $6,444 (reported on 2.9% of returns)
Here:

$6,444
State:

$12,044
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 98.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $8,354 (reported on 4.2% of returns)
54728:

$8,354
State:

$8,228
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 25.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 69.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 177.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $1,789 (reported on 11.6% of returns)
Here:

$1,789
State:

$2,155
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 62.5% for AGIs below $25k, 46.6% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 94.8%
Here:

95%
State:

94%
(% for various income ranges: 92.6% for AGIs below $25k, 95.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 96.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 95.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 87.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 54728, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $46,284 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$46,284
State:

$57,939

Salary/wage: $38,450 (reported on 81.9% of returns)
Here:

$38,450
State:

$48,248
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 68.9% for AGIs below $25k, 73.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 71.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 65.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 38.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,480 (reported on 37.2% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,480
Wisconsin:

$1,224
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $2,434 (reported on 20.8% of returns)
Here:

$2,434
State:

$5,137
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.8% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$6,489 (reported on 16.0% of returns)
Here:

+$6,489
State:

+$11,137
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,845 (reported on 16.0% of returns)
Here:

+$7,845
State:

+$11,943
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.6% for AGIs below $25k, 3.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $13,857 (reported on 12.6% of returns)
54728:

$13,857
Wisconsin:

$14,087
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.0% for AGIs below $25k, 3.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $19,278 (23% of AGI, reported on 29.7% of returns)
Here:

$19,278
State:

$22,257

Here:

23.2% of AGI
State:

20.1% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.7% for AGIs below $25k, 8.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 12.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 13.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 10.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $2,418 (reported on 21.2% of returns)
Here:

$2,418
State:

$3,370
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.7% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.2% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $8,062 (reported on 29.7% of returns)
54728:

$8,062
State:

$10,731
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.7% for AGIs below $25k, 2.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 8.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 6.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $1,933 (reported on 15.4% of returns)
Here:

$1,933
State:

$2,094
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 59.7%
Here:

60%
State:

54%
(% for various income ranges: 50.0% for AGIs below $25k, 60.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 75.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 81.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 54728, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $35,751 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$35,751
State:

$47,735

Salary/wage: $31,504 (reported on 82.1% of returns)
Here:

$31,504
State:

$41,540
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 417.9% for AGIs below $10k, 69.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 75.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 77.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 74.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 51.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,387 (reported on 51.6% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,387
Wisconsin:

$1,420
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 39.1% for AGIs below $10k, 3.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $2,390 (reported on 20.2% of returns)
Here:

$2,390
State:

$2,869
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.6% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$11,523 (reported on 19.7% of returns)
Here:

+$11,523
State:

+$9,569
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.1% for AGIs below $10k, 1.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 23.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$5,598 (reported on 19.0% of returns)
Here:

+$5,598
State:

+$10,417
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -28.6% for AGIs below $10k, 5.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,898 (reported on 3.8% of returns)
54728:

$2,898
Wisconsin:

$2,900
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Total itemized deductions: $15,705 (24% of AGI, reported on 29.8% of returns)
Here:

$15,705
State:

$18,160

Here:

24.2% of AGI
State:

21.1% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 57.5% for AGIs below $10k, 9.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 11.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 13.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 16.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,124 (3% of AGI, reported on 23.1% of returns)
Here:

$2,124
State:

$2,711

Here:

3.1% of AGI
State:

3.0% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $10k, 1.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,364 (reported on 74.7% of returns)
54728:

$4,364
State:

$7,114
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 14.2% for AGIs below $10k, 4.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,464 (reported on 13.3% of returns)
Here:

$1,464
State:

$1,544

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 63.6%
Here:

64%
State:

57%
(% for various income ranges: 49.8% for AGIs below $10k, 63.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 68.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 69.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 79.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$64,151
Wisconsin:

$70,996
Chetek, WI (54728) map Nearest zip codes: 54822, 54757, 54765, 54733, 54895, 54868.
Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

39.4%
Wisconsin:

43.1%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

7.4%
Wisconsin:

47.0%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 328
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 2,191


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 36 (36 now married, 0 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 949 (475 now married, 473 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 54728 with a mortgage: 1,175 (115 second mortgage, 107 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 37

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,318
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $553

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

12.2%
Whole state:

10.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

7.2%
Whole state:

5.7%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.2
State:

6.5
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.7
State:

4.1
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 54728: Camp Wahdoon (A), Chetek Wastewater Treatment Plant (B), Bear Lake (C), Last Chance Dairy (D), Stardust Drive-In Theatre (E), Sunset View Country Club (F), Sioux Creek Townhall (G), Prairie Lake Townhall (H), Dovre Townhall (I), Chetek Volunteer Fire District (J), Rusk Townhall (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 54728 include: Bass Lake Church (A), Scandinavia Church (B), Prairie Lake Evangelical Covenant Church (C), Advent Christian Church (D), Chetek Full Gospel Tabernacle (E), Chetek Lutheran Church (F), Chetek United Methodist Church (G), Saint Boniface Catholic Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Otterholt Cemetery (1), Sioux Creek Cemetery (2), Johnson Cemetery (3), Pleasant Plain Cemetery (4), Lakeview Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Lakes and reservoirs: Mud Lake (A), Muskrat Lake (B), Lake One (C), Pine Lake (D), Pokegama Lake (E), Potato Lake (F), Rock Lake (G), Rusk Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Rivers and creeks: Tenmile Creek (A), Tiller Creek (B), Moose Ear Creek (C), McDermott Creek (D), Brown Creek (E), Cruikshank Creek (F), Chetek River (G), Sioux Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 54728 include: Four H Park (1), Lakewood Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 32020 or later
  • 1802010 to 2019
  • 4452000 to 2009
  • 4441990 to 1999
  • 4301980 to 1989
  • 5461970 to 1979
  • 2621960 to 1969
  • 3151950 to 1959
  • 2211940 to 1949
  • 6451939 or earlier

Zip code 54728 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chetek, WI (54728)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chetek, WI (54728)
  • 4no bedroom
  • 1161 bedroom
  • 5562 bedrooms
  • 9933 bedrooms
  • 3974 bedrooms
  • 895+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chetek, WI (54728)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chetek, WI (54728)
  • 12no bedroom
  • 871 bedroom
  • 1262 bedrooms
  • 1033 bedrooms
  • 374 bedrooms
  • 25+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Chetek, WI (54728) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Chetek, WI (54728) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 35no vehicle
  • 3861 vehicle
  • 1,0532 vehicles
  • 4703 vehicles
  • 1304 vehicles
  • 725+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Chetek, WI (54728) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Chetek, WI (54728) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 38no vehicle
  • 1841 vehicle
  • 1082 vehicles
  • 183 vehicles
  • 54 vehicles
  • 155+ vehicles

  • Zip code 54728 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 54728 household income distribution in 2022
  • 58Less than $10,000
  • 93$10,000 to $14,999
  • 98$15,000 to $19,999
  • 125$20,000 to $24,999
  • 100$25,000 to $29,999
  • 88$30,000 to $34,999
  • 152$35,000 to $39,999
  • 82$40,000 to $44,999
  • 126$45,000 to $49,999
  • 272$50,000 to $59,999
  • 289$60,000 to $74,999
  • 321$75,000 to $99,999
  • 335$100,000 to $124,999
  • 156$125,000 to $149,999
  • 130$150,000 to $199,999
  • 73$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 54728

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 54728
  • 16Less than $10,000
  • 7$10,000 to $14,999
  • 22$15,000 to $19,999
  • 8$20,000 to $24,999
  • 14$25,000 to $29,999
  • 28$30,000 to $34,999
  • 3$35,000 to $39,999
  • 17$40,000 to $49,999
  • 10$50,000 to $59,999
  • 17$60,000 to $69,999
  • 21$70,000 to $79,999
  • 70$80,000 to $89,999
  • 78$90,000 to $99,999
  • 161$100,000 to $124,999
  • 126$125,000 to $149,999
  • 255$150,000 to $174,999
  • 157$175,000 to $199,999
  • 247$200,000 to $249,999
  • 210$250,000 to $299,999
  • 311$300,000 to $399,999
  • 157$400,000 to $499,999
  • 118$500,000 to $749,999
  • 9$750,000 to $999,999
  • 5$1,000,000 to $1,499,999
  • 4$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 54728

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 54728
  • 1$150 to $199
  • 3$250 to $299
  • 12$300 to $349
  • 23$350 to $399
  • 5$400 to $449
  • 19$450 to $499
  • 25$500 to $549
  • 45$550 to $599
  • 4$600 to $649
  • 33$650 to $699
  • 2$700 to $749
  • 54$750 to $799
  • 54$800 to $899
  • 11$900 to $999
  • 20$1,000 to $1,249
  • 43No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $854.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022: $3,946,127.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $199,881
  • Asian householders: $129,946
  • Two or more races householders: $324,865
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $177,199

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $206,260
54728:

$206,260
Wisconsin:

$252,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $133,884 - $318,244
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 54728
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,888
  • One, attached: 131
  • Two: 111
  • 3 or 4: 38
  • 5 to 9: 44
  • 10 to 19: 54
  • 20 to 49: 24
  • Mobile homes: 236
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 8

Unemployment: 1.6%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 54728

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 54728
  • 75.3%2,108Drove a car alone
  • 9.7%271Carpooled
  • 0.4%11Motorcycle
  • 2.7%77Walked
  • 0.7%20Other means
  • 11.0%309Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 54728

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 54728
  • 87Less than 5 minutes
  • 3095 to 9 minutes
  • 30110 to 14 minutes
  • 33415 to 19 minutes
  • 45320 to 24 minutes
  • 16225 to 29 minutes
  • 17330 to 34 minutes
  • 10435 to 39 minutes
  • 7840 to 44 minutes
  • 23945 to 59 minutes
  • 12660 to 89 minutes
  • 10690 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 77.4%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 5,920
  • Male householders: 1,352 (355 living alone), Female householders: 1,161 (273 living alone)
  • 1,467 spouses (1,450 opposite-sex spouses), 220 unmarried partners, (215 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 1,356 children (1,213 natural, 5 adopted, 137 stepchildren), 42 grandchildren, 37 brothers or sisters, 35 parents, 0 foster children, 62 other relatives, 108 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 101 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,046 2-persons, 303 3-persons, 181 4-persons, 104 5-persons, 19 6-persons, 39 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 627 1-person, 179 2-persons, 15 3-persons

757 married couples with children.
210 single-parent households (94 men, 116 women).

97.3% of residents of 54728 zip code speak English at home.
0.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (68% very well, 32% well).
2.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (89% very well, 6% well, 2% not well, 3% not at all).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (41% very well, 59% well).

Foreign born population: 49 (0.8%)
(90.0% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

0.8%
Whole state:

5.0%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 27%Malaysia
  • 14%India
  • 12%Mexico
  • 8%Ukraine
  • 8%Singapore
  • 4%Japan
Most common first ancestries reported in 54728
  • 33%German
  • 17%Norwegian
  • 9%American
  • 6%Polish
  • 6%English
  • 4%Irish
  • 3%Scandinavian
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 42010 or later
  • 52000 to 2009
  • 271990 to 1999
  • 40Before 1990

Zip code 54728 topographic map

Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • CHETEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (210 WATER ST in CHETEK, WI)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - PCS-WI0021598, WASTEWATER FACILITY
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
    Organizations: CHETEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT
    Alternative names: CHETEK CITY, CHETEK CITY OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLT, CHETEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FA
  • CHETEK SCHOOL DIST (1201 6TH ST in CHETEK, WI)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WID981195803, CESQG
    Organizations: SCHOOL DIST OF CHETEK (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • BASKERVILLES REPAIR (909 DALLAS ST in CHETEK, WI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WID988575734, CESQG
    Organizations: BASKERVILLE JAN (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • BRENDAN PAIGE AUTO (627 3RD ST in CHETEK, WI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WID982650889, CESQG
    Organizations: ERICKSON ROBIN (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CHETEK AUTO BODY (419 RAILROAD AVE in CHETEK, WI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WID988576005, CESQG
    Business SIC classification: TOP, BODY, AND UPHOLSTERY REPAIR SHOPS AND PAINT SHOPS
    Organizations: THOMPSON MONTE (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CHETEK SCHOOL DIST (1001 KNAPP ST in CHETEK, WI)
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WID001272327, CESQG
    Organizations: SCHOOL DIST OF CHETEK (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: CHETEK HS MS
  • ANYTHING CUSTOM (690 WISCONSIN AVE in CHETEK, WI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WID988588786, CESQG
    Organizations: BISSET KEITH (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CHETECH CO (430 PHILLIP ST in CHETEK, WI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WID059978817, CESQG
    Business SIC classification: LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS AND HOME LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT
    Alternative names: PUG INC
  • CHETEK COOP INC (302 KNAPP ST in CHETEK, WI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WIR000023846, CESQG
    Organizations: RIDGELAND CHETEK COOP (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CHETEK MARINE (101 BANKS ST in CHETEK, WI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WI0000630087, CESQG
    Organizations: HEPPNER GREG (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CHETEK CTY (526 RIDGEWAY ST in CHETEK, WI)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    STATE MASTER (Wisconsin database) - RCRAINFO-WIR000039461, CESQG
    Alternative names: CHETEK CITY OF
  • CHETEK HI (1001 KNAPP ST in CHETEK, WI)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0040
    Organizations: CHETEK SCH DIST (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • CHETEK MID (1001 KNAPP ST in CHETEK, WI)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0060
    Organizations: CHETEK SCH DIST (SCHOOL DISTRICT)

Zip code 54728 marital status for males
Zip code 54728 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2.7%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3.0%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 44.8%Utility gas
  • 33.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.1%Wood
  • 9.1%Electricity
  • 1.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.

Population in 1990: 5,453. Population change in the 1990s: +542 (+9.9%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 4,250
  • Northeast: 50
  • Midwest: 1,202
  • South: 133
  • West: 208

57% of the 54728 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 49% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Wisconsin.

91% of the 54728 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 52% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 33% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 11% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 4% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in Chetek, WI (54728)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 90
Here:

21.0%
Wisconsin:

16.7%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 25
Here:

9.0%
Wisconsin:

12.5%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 11
Here:

7.4%
Wisconsin:

17.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 81,887Law enforcement workers including supervisors
  • 64,619Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 59,974Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 58,526Transportation occupations
  • 53,108Business and financial operations occupations
  • 51,145Computer and mathematical occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • TURBINE TECHNOLOGIES LTD (410 PHILLIPS ST in CHETEK, WI; small business) : $191,831 in 6 contracts from 2003 to 2005
    Contracts for Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines, Non-Aircraft; and Components, Other Quality Control, Testing and Inspection Services -- Miscellaneous, Steam Turbines and Components by NASA, Air Force, Navy, Army, and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $43,185; 2004: $31,890; 2005: $116,756; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $49,636 with NASA for Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments. Signed on 2005-09-30. Completion date: 2005-11-18.
    $45,109 with Air Force for Gas Turbines and Jet Engines, Non-Aircraft; and Components. Signed on 2005-06-30. Completion date: 2005-07-29.
    $43,185 with Navy for Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments. Taking place in MD. Signed on 2003-04-03. Completion date: 2003-04-30.
    $31,890 with Army for Other Quality Control, Testing and Inspection Services -- Miscellaneous. Signed on 2004-09-23. Completion date: 2004-03-31.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49 employees: 1 establishment, 10-19 employees: 1 establishment, 5-9 employees: 5 establishments)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (10-19: 1, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 2)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (20-49: 1, 1-4: 2)
  • Wholesale Trade: Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers (20-49: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 92 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 26 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 20 people in other noninstitutional facilities

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 95 people in nursing homes
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2011:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 18. The highest number of fires - 28 took place in 2006, and the least - 1 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 54728 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (46.7%), and Outside Fires (31.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 54728
    • 12846.7%Structure Fires
    • 8631.4%Outside Fires
    • 4315.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 176.2%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 54728, Wisconsin

Most common first names in zip code 54728 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John5776.3 years
Robert3975.3 years
William3775.8 years
Mary3583.9 years
George3279.2 years
Charles3080.8 years
Arthur2779.7 years
James2668.5 years
Joseph2675.3 years
Frank2377.4 years
Most common last names in zip code 54728 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson4680.6 years
Olson3976.6 years
Anderson3382.6 years
Hanson2780.0 years
Nelson2680.5 years
Davis2472.0 years
Carlson2081.9 years
Smith1974.4 years
Thompson1779.1 years
Larson1679.5 years
Businesses in zip code 54728
NameCountNameCount
Dairy Queen1True Value1
Subway1U-Haul1
Super 81UPS1
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