54501 Rhinelander, WI is a city located in the northern part of Wisconsin. The population of Rhinelander was 20,051 people in 2020, and the population density was 56 people per square mile. There are many different businesses located in 54501 Rhinelander that include shops, restaurants, and other services. Notable local businesses include Beerntsen’s Candies, Trig's Grocery Store, and Rhinelanders Hardware & Supply Co.
Rhinelander offers year-round outdoor activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Some popular activities are fishing on the nearby lakes such as Lake Thompson or Pelican Lake or camping within the nearby Northern Highlands State Forest. Residents can also take advantage of one of many trails available including the Northwoods Scenic Trail or Canoe Trail. For those looking to stay active all year round there are sporting activities such as ice skating at the Rhinelander Ice Arena or snowmobiling on one of hundreds of trails open during winter months.
In addition to recreational activities there are also several organizations present in 54501 Rhinelander such as local libraries and community centers, art galleries, performing arts centers, museums, parks, wildlife preserves and more that offer events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy. The city also hosts a variety of sporting events from youth sports leagues to races like the Hodag Country Festival 5K Run/Walk held every summer since 1976.
The population in Rhinelander (zip 54501) is 20,051. There are 55 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rhinelander (zip 54501) is 46.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rhinelander (zip 54501) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rhinelander (zip 54501)
- 51.1% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 25.1% are married with children
- 11.3% have children, but are single
Race in Rhinelander (zip 54501)
- 95.2% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 1.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander