54981 ZIP Code – Waupaca, Wisconsin
54981 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Waupaca, Wisconsin, part of Waupaca County with a population of approximately 14,902 residents. The median household income is $75,335 — near the Wisconsin average and near the national average. At $189,200, median home values run below the national average, with 76.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $808 is below the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.2%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 7.8%, well below the national average. About 28.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 46.8, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 54946, 54977, 54983.
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ZIP 54981 vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 54981 | WI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 7,541 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $75k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $189k | $215k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $808 | $888 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.8 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 54946 – King
- 54977 – Scandinavia
- 54983 – Weyauwega
- 54984 – Wild Rose
- 54406 – Amherst
- 54909 – Almond
- 54962 – Ogdensburg
- 54965 – Pine River
- 54458 – Nelsonville
- 54949 – Manawa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54946 | KING | 480 | Not provided |
| 54977 | SCANDINAVIA | 1,450 | $69,063 |
| 54983 | WEYAUWEGA | 4,383 | $65,566 |
| 54984 | WILD ROSE | 3,158 | $55,250 |
| 54406 | AMHERST | 3,783 | $73,947 |