54495 ZIP Code
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54495 |
| City/Town: | Wisconsin Rapids |
| County: | Wood |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,153 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,149 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,633 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,676 |
| Median Home Value: | $118,900 |
| Land Area: | 104.0 sq miles
269.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.3917, -89.9587 |
Population Information (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,153 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,751 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,402 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 484 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 537 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 662 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 514 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 635 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,178 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 920 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 848 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 657 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 508 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 754 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 361 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 95 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $118,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $816 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,676 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,492 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 184 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,928 | 55.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,564 | 44.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,321 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 121 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 398 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,345 | 44.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,164 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 648 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 510 | 9.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 135 | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54495 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,149 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,481 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,917 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,633 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,152 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,816 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 336 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,197 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,225 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 359 | 9.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 232 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,126 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 95 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 133 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 346 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 228 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 225 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 308 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 552 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 405 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 90 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54495 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 177 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 354 | 10.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 490 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 349 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 408 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 625 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 441 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 425 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 195 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 28 | 0.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54495 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,930 | 76.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 439 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 75 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 197 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54495 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 177 | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 250 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 653 | 17.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 30 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 526 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 216 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 54 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 223 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 202 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 788 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 360 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 222 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 115 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.2% | 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 (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,580 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,316 | 65.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,815 | 46.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 573 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54495 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,691 | 77.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,256 | 36.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 706 | 20.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 217 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 389 | 11.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 892 | 25.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54495 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,495 | 67.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 78 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 185 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 55 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 328 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 63 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 368 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 104 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54495 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 302 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 265 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 273 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 219 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 715 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 478 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 466 | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 310 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 640 | 17.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54495 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 19 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 534 | 14.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,149 | 31.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,417 | 38.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 468 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 89 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54495 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,889 | 54.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 494 | 14.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 707 | 20.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 87 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 230 | 6.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 64 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54495 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 140 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,305 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,288 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 759 | 21.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54495 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 109 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 694 | 36.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 404 | 21.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 255 | 13.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 263 | 13.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 145 | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 28 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 30 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54495 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,075 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $468 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $816 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,492 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,400 | 40.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 608 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 643 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,173 | 33.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,094 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 981 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54495 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,027 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,079 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,423 | 47.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 103 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 393 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,136 | 37.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54495 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,010 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 150 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 123 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 922 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 426 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 389 | 19.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,128 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 452 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,153 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,237 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 126 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 723 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 388 | 31.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54495 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,806 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,296 | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 752 | 58.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 535 | 41.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 188 | 14.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54495 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,978 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 66 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 175 | 265.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 175 | 265.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 175 | 265.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 32 | 48.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2 | 3.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 50 | 75.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54495 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,669 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,258 | 94.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 411 | 5.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 111 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 24 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 251 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54495 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,492 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,220 | 92.2% | 89.4% |
Wisconsin Rapids, WI54495