54981 ZIP Code, Waupaca, WI
54981 is a ZIP code in Waupaca, Wisconsin — mostly in Waupaca County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Portage and Waushara counties. It covers 132 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54946, 54983 and 54977. 14,870 people live here in 6,830 households. With about 113 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $72,640, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 47.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waupaca, WI
- County: Waupaca County
- Land area: 132 sq mi
- Population: 14,870
- Median household income: $72,640
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,870 |
| Households | 6,830 |
| Median household income | $72,640 |
| Income per person | $42,946 |
| Median age | 47.3 |
| Homeowners | 76.5% |
| Median home value | $218,700 |
| Median rent | $830 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Broadband internet | 89.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 6.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.1% |
| $35–50K | 12.1% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 15.2% |
| $100–150K | 21.1% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 5.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 10.2% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 8.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 17.1% |
| 65–74 | 15.2% |
| 75+ | 9.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.3% |
| Owned outright | 27.1% |
| Rented | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 17.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.1% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.3% |
| 5–19 units | 8.6% |
| 20+ units | 1.8% |
| Mobile / other | 4.1% |
Businesses in 54981
438 business establishments with 6,235 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 74
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 59
- Accommodation and Food Services: 45
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 45
- Construction: 40
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 29
- Manufacturing: 27
- Finance and Insurance: 26
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54946 — King CDP, WI (1.2 mi)
- 54983 — Weyauwega city, WI (9.7 mi)
- 54977 — Scandinavia village, WI (9.8 mi)
- 54984 — Wild Rose village, WI (10.2 mi)
- 54406 — Amherst village, WI (10.6 mi)
- 54965 — Pine River CDP, WI (11.5 mi)
- 54909 — Almond village, WI (12 mi)
- 54962 — Ogdensburg village, WI (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 54981
- Waupaca, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- King, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Chain O' Lakes, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Waupaca County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 12: highest median home value in Waupaca County
- No. 5 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Waupaca County
- No. 2 of 12: highest median age in Waupaca County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54981, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54981 in?
- 54981 is a Waupaca, WI mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Waupaca, 3% lies inside Chain O' Lakes and 2% lies inside King; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54981 in?
- 54981 is mostly in Waupaca County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Portage and Waushara counties.
- What is the population of 54981?
- About 14,870 people (±312), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,998.
- What is the median household income in 54981?
- $72,640 (±$6,947), 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 54981?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54981 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54981?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54946 (1.2 mi, King), 54983 (9.7 mi, Weyauwega), 54977 (9.8 mi, Scandinavia), 54984 (10.2 mi, Wild Rose), 54406 (10.6 mi, Amherst) and 54965 (11.5 mi, Pine River).
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