54403 ZIP Code, Wausau, WI
54403 is a ZIP code in Wausau, Wisconsin in Marathon County. It covers 134 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54417, 54471 and 54476. 24,950 people live here in 10,499 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. With about 187 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $69,030, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wausau, WI
- County: Marathon County
- Land area: 134 sq mi
- Population: 24,950
- Median household income: $69,030
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 24,950 |
| Households | 10,499 |
| Median household income | $69,030 |
| Income per person | $39,420 |
| Median age | 39.6 |
| Homeowners | 65.0% |
| Median home value | $192,600 |
| Median rent | $1,009 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% |
| Broadband internet | 87.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.7% |
| $15–25K | 8.2% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.8% |
| $50–75K | 17.0% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 19.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 6.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.8% |
| 10–19 | 12.2% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 11.4% |
| 65–74 | 12.8% |
| 75+ | 8.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.6% |
| Owned outright | 25.4% |
| Rented | 32.8% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.3% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 10.0% |
| 5–19 units | 6.1% |
| 20+ units | 11.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 54403
541 business establishments with 7,151 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 70
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 67
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 64
- Retail Trade: 61
- Accommodation and Food Services: 60
- Construction: 52
- Finance and Insurance: 50
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 27
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54417 — Maine village, WI (6.3 mi)
- 54471 — Weston village, WI (7.8 mi)
- 54476 — Weston village, WI (8.9 mi)
- 54401 — Maine village, WI (9.7 mi)
- 54408 — Aniwa village, WI (9.8 mi)
- 54474 — Rothschild village, WI (11 mi)
- 54440 — Hatley village, WI (16 mi)
- 54448 — Marathon City village, WI (16.1 mi)
Areas that include 54403
- Wausau, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Marathon County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 24: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Marathon County
- No. 7 of 24: lowest median age in Marathon County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54403, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54403 in?
- 54403 is a Wausau, WI mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Wausau; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54403 in?
- 54403 is in Marathon County.
- What is the population of 54403?
- About 24,950 people (±843), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 24,712.
- What is the median household income in 54403?
- $69,030 (±$3,686), 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 54403?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54403 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54403?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54417 (6.3 mi, Maine), 54471 (7.8 mi, Weston), 54476 (8.9 mi, Weston), 54401 (9.7 mi, Maine), 54408 (9.8 mi, Aniwa) and 54474 (11 mi, Rothschild).
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