54981 ZIP Code
Waupaca, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54981 |
| City/Town: | Waupaca |
| County: | Waupaca |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,902 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,335 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,495 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,995 |
| Median Home Value: | $189,200 |
| Land Area: | 131.6 sq miles
340.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.3227, -89.1315 |
Population Information (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,902 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,838 | 52.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,064 | 47.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 609 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 870 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 911 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 701 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 773 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,444 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,857 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,935 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,128 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,232 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,068 | 13.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 949 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 425 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $189,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $808 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,995 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,623 | 82.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,372 | 17.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,969 | 75.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,654 | 25.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,038 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 168 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 500 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,054 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,194 | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,148 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,056 | 18.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 918 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54981 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,335 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,073 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,011 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,495 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,676 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,404 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 272 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,701 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,891 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 984 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 529 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,056 | 94.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 172 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 166 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 124 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 356 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 309 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 476 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 383 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 68 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54981 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 161 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 122 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 484 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 578 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 816 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,130 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,314 | 19.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,139 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 479 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 400 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54981 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,957 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 479 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 84 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 107 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 558 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54981 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 186 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 388 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,715 | 23.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 107 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,078 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 139 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 187 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 446 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 598 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,331 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 562 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 339 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 328 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 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 (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,518 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,547 | 70.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,263 | 35.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 918 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54981 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,773 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,722 | 41.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,177 | 32.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 188 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 88 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 463 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54981 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,225 | 77.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 127 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 482 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 108 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 385 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 249 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 125 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 291 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54981 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 429 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,102 | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,156 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,033 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,153 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 609 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 616 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 531 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,337 | 16.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54981 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 35 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 611 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,124 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,734 | 46.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,197 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 294 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54981 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,531 | 53.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,713 | 25.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 900 | 13.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 36 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 305 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 123 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54981 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 284 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,626 | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,808 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,905 | 28.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54981 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 161 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 488 | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,101 | 22.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 980 | 19.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 977 | 19.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 859 | 17.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 317 | 6.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 86 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54981 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,447 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $551 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $808 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,623 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,529 | 53.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 867 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,304 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,220 | 18.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,512 | 22.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,372 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.55 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54981 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,587 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,953 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,555 | 54.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 300 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 728 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,099 | 16.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54981 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,792 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 183 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 158 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,425 | 51.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 575 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 451 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,104 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,313 | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,436 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,997 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 73 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 966 | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 958 | 48.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54981 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,472 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,355 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 929 | 68.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 426 | 31.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 52 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54981 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,620 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 57 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 282 | 494.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 282 | 494.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 282 | 494.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 98 | 171.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 44 | 77.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 129 | 226.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 5.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54981 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,293 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,848 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 445 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 363 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 76 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54981 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,623 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,147 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Waupaca, WI54981