54403 ZIP Code
Wausau, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54403 |
| City/Town: | Wausau |
| County: | Marathon |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,874 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,515 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,780 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,174 |
| Median Home Value: | $173,200 |
| Land Area: | 133.6 sq miles
346.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.0185, -89.5251 |
Population Information (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,874 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,338 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,536 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,302 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,557 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,543 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,432 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,399 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,910 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,709 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,744 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,435 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,643 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,970 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,287 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 943 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $173,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $894 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,174 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,359 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 815 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,963 | 67.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,396 | 32.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,641 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 357 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 472 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,168 | 29.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,947 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,907 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,694 | 20.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,096 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,515 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,756 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,822 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,780 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,856 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,189 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 667 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,349 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,098 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,267 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 805 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,703 | 87.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 129 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,636 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 69 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,311 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 179 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 586 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 416 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 64 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54403 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 379 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 390 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 847 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 974 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,369 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,776 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,386 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,888 | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 617 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 733 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54403 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,935 | 73.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,136 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 133 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 284 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 243 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,223 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54403 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 112 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 498 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,841 | 15.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 514 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,360 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 485 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 195 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,127 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 895 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,289 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 918 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 557 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 398 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,776 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,595 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,076 | 36.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,505 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54403 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,673 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,760 | 36.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,812 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 594 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 380 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,295 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54403 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,098 | 72.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 224 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 868 | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 264 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 376 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 293 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,034 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54403 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 512 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 929 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 618 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 979 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,325 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,035 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,516 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 949 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,284 | 29.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54403 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 129 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 855 | 7.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,241 | 29.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,407 | 39.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,955 | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 587 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54403 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,972 | 67.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 765 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,938 | 18.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 265 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 332 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54403 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 990 | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,278 | 31.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,185 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,906 | 18.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54403 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 121 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 922 | 13.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,717 | 24.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,395 | 20.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,470 | 21.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,002 | 14.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 319 | 4.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,345 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $570 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $894 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,359 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,672 | 45.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,646 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,205 | 21.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,517 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,854 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,559 | 34.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54403 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,182 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,533 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,141 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 171 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,220 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,895 | 28.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54403 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,994 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 300 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 204 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,477 | 49.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,159 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 854 | 17.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,498 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,346 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,281 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,454 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 298 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,746 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,410 | 40.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54403 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,859 | 83.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,655 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,093 | 57.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,523 | 41.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 474 | 13.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,734 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 174 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,140 | 655.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,140 | 655.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,140 | 655.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 167 | 96.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 82 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 39 | 22.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54403 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,572 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,934 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,638 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 131 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 537 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 932 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54403 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,359 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,469 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
Wausau, WI54403