54401 ZIP Code, Wausau, WI
54401 is a ZIP code in Wausau, Wisconsin in Marathon County. It covers 84 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54417, 54448 and 54474. 31,692 people live here in 13,449 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. With about 377 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $71,586, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wausau, WI
- County: Marathon County
- Land area: 84 sq mi
- Population: 31,692
- Median household income: $71,586
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 31,692 |
| Households | 13,449 |
| Median household income | $71,586 |
| Income per person | $38,525 |
| Median age | 40.6 |
| Homeowners | 67.0% |
| Median home value | $196,700 |
| Median rent | $1,018 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% |
| Broadband internet | 92.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.3% |
| $10–15K | 3.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.1% |
| $50–75K | 20.0% |
| $75–100K | 15.1% |
| $100–150K | 18.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–44 | 14.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 8.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.1% |
| Owned outright | 24.4% |
| Rented | 30.6% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.1% |
| Townhome | 2.9% |
| 2–4 units | 7.0% |
| 5–19 units | 14.2% |
| 20+ units | 4.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 54401
1,027 business establishments with 25,496 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 177
- Retail Trade: 141
- Accommodation and Food Services: 108
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 104
- Finance and Insurance: 85
- Construction: 80
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 59
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 55
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54417 — Maine village, WI (5 mi)
- 54448 — Marathon City village, WI (6.4 mi)
- 54474 — Rothschild village, WI (7.8 mi)
- 54403 — Wausau city, WI (9.7 mi)
- 54476 — Weston village, WI (10.6 mi)
- 54455 — Kronenwetter village, WI (13.9 mi)
- 54471 — Weston village, WI (14.2 mi)
- 54426 — Edgar village, WI (14.6 mi)
Areas that include 54401
- Wausau, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Rib Mountain, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Maine, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Marathon County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 24: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Marathon County
- No. 8 of 24: lowest median age in Marathon County
- No. 6 of 23: fastest population growth in Marathon County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54401, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54401 in?
- 54401 is a Wausau, WI mailing address. By land area, 22% lies inside Maine, 14% lies inside Rib Mountain and 13% lies inside Wausau; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54401 in?
- 54401 is in Marathon County.
- What is the population of 54401?
- About 31,692 people (±807), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 31,727.
- What is the median household income in 54401?
- $71,586 (±$4,776), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 54401?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54401 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54401?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54417 (5 mi, Maine), 54448 (6.4 mi, Marathon City), 54474 (7.8 mi, Rothschild), 54403 (9.7 mi, Wausau), 54476 (10.6 mi, Weston) and 54455 (13.9 mi, Kronenwetter).
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