County ProfileWI
Portage County
Population: 70,377 · 12 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
70,377
People
Median age
38
Housing
Total households
29,679
Income
Median household income
$76,070
Housing
Total housing units
31,746
Employment
Employment rate
64.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.2%
County details
Local time 01:52:16(CT)| Name | Portage |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 12total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 10 Standard1 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 534, 715 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 44.4762457, -89.4980699 |
| Land area | 800.9 sq miles(2,074.3 km²) |
Map of Portage county, Wisconsin with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Portage County
Compare the largest cities in Portage County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point | 25,666 | $58,031 | 3ZIPs |
| Plover | 13,519 | $88,042 | 1ZIPs |
| Custer | 2,349 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Amherst | 1,117 | $64,922 | 1ZIPs |
| Bancroft | 526 | $77,059 | 1ZIPs |
| Rosholt | 478 | $66,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Almond | 424 | $72,431 | 1ZIPs |
| Junction City | 420 | $62,778 | 1ZIPs |
| Amherst Junction | 383 | $106,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Nelsonville | 158 | $58,542 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Portage County
Review the most populated postal areas across Portage County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54481 | Stevens Point | $59,545 | 28,100 |
| 54467 | Plover | $87,580 | 14,850 |
| 54482 | Stevens Point | $94,500 | 9,108 |
| 54406 | Amherst | $77,533 | 3,647 |
| 54473 | Rosholt | $80,038 | 2,582 |
| 54423 | Custer | $113,690 | 2,349 |
| 54443 | Junction City | $99,423 | 2,279 |
| 54909 | Almond | $80,417 | 2,050 |
| 54407 | Amherst Junction | $101,563 | 1,559 |
| 54921 | Bancroft | $76,164 | 1,273 |
| 54458 | Nelsonville | $57,917 | 94 |
| 54492 | Stevens Point | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS