Marathon County, WI ZIP Codes
25 ZIP codes cover all or part of Marathon County, Wisconsin. The Census Bureau counts 138,403 residents in the county, with a median household income of $77,884 and a median home value of $219,600. Median household income ranges from $60,820 in 54421 to $96,140 in 54455. Its largest communities include Wausau, Weston, Kronenwetter, Rib Mountain and Rothschild.
Marathon County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 138,403 |
| Households | 57,866 |
| Median household income | $77,884 |
| Median home value | $219,600 |
| Median age | 41.3 |
| Median rent | $999 |
All 25 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 194,431 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 82,276 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,820 (54421) to $96,140 (54455) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $74,708 |
| Homeowners | 72.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 60 routes, 28,742 homes (11 of 25 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Marathon County: 54455 ($96,140)
- Most residents: 54401 (31,692 people)
- Highest homeownership: 54471 (95.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 54421 (38.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 54405 (21.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 54425 (32.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 54471 ($290,100)
Every ZIP code in Marathon County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54401 | Wausau | 31,692 | 13,449 | $71,586 | $196,700 | 67.0% | 24.5% | 12.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54449 | Marshfield | 26,183 | 11,816 | $67,551 | $211,600 | 67.2% | 23.2% | 11.6% | — | — | 28% of its land |
| 54403 | Wausau | 24,950 | 10,499 | $69,030 | $192,600 | 65.0% | 27.4% | 14.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54476 | Schofield | 19,377 | 8,674 | $78,079 | $224,300 | 65.1% | 28.4% | 13.7% | 16 | 9,277 | 100% of its land |
| 54455 | Mosinee | 19,025 | 7,860 | $96,140 | $251,300 | 80.7% | 27.5% | 7.3% | — | — | 93% of its land |
| 54452 | Merrill | 18,969 | 8,473 | $67,669 | $173,900 | 76.8% | 24.7% | 8.5% | 15 | 9,098 | 11% of its land |
| 54484 | Stratford | 5,529 | 2,441 | $72,047 | $248,600 | 88.0% | 34.4% | 5.6% | 5 | 2,066 | 100% of its land |
| 54411 | Athens | 5,028 | 1,915 | $77,176 | $223,400 | 85.5% | 26.2% | 7.1% | — | — | 94% of its land |
| 54474 | Rothschild | 4,589 | 1,883 | $81,635 | $193,600 | 69.1% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 5 | 2,041 | 100% of its land |
| 54448 | Marathon | 4,280 | 1,750 | $94,432 | $246,900 | 87.6% | 24.4% | 3.2% | 4 | 1,626 | 100% of its land |
| 54426 | Edgar | 4,275 | 1,752 | $78,942 | $218,200 | 85.3% | 28.1% | 5.7% | 4 | 1,665 | 100% of its land |
| 54479 | Spencer | 3,630 | 1,434 | $77,371 | $182,800 | 81.9% | 34.4% | 11.7% | — | — | 44% of its land |
| 54421 | Colby | 3,468 | 1,170 | $60,820 | $194,500 | 68.3% | 38.6% | 9.7% | — | — | 55% of its land |
| 54414 | Birnamwood | 3,208 | 1,340 | $72,500 | $200,100 | 85.6% | 26.9% | 5.7% | 4 | 1,330 | 39% of its land |
| 54499 | Wittenberg | 2,896 | 1,162 | $63,816 | $183,600 | 77.0% | 20.7% | 10.2% | — | — | 30% of its land |
| 54405 | Abbotsford | 2,770 | 984 | $69,659 | $177,900 | 67.2% | 32.3% | 21.9% | — | — | 75% of its land |
| 54440 | Hatley | 2,662 | 1,116 | $90,921 | $222,700 | 88.9% | 22.9% | 5.4% | 3 | 1,338 | 100% of its land |
| 54473 | Rosholt | 2,472 | 1,007 | $80,038 | $244,600 | 89.6% | 23.7% | 3.2% | — | — | 24% of its land |
| 54412 | Auburndale | 2,122 | 792 | $83,576 | $217,100 | 87.8% | 25.3% | 7.8% | 2 | 881 | 35% of its land |
| 54425 | Dorchester | 1,988 | 731 | $63,424 | $175,000 | 73.1% | 30.4% | 7.9% | — | — | 31% of its land |
| 54471 | Ringle | 1,636 | 590 | $87,368 | $290,100 | 95.8% | 35.1% | 3.9% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54488 | Unity | 1,275 | 478 | $63,571 | $142,400 | 79.7% | 28.5% | 4.8% | 1 | 413 | 46% of its land |
| 54408 | Aniwa | 1,247 | 477 | $72,768 | $165,100 | 92.7% | 25.2% | 6.5% | 1 | 430 | 87% of its land |
| 54427 | Eland | 1,156 | 479 | $83,958 | $189,800 | 89.4% | 27.3% | 7.7% | — | — | 76% of its land |
| 54417 | Brokaw | 4 | 4 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Marathon County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Wausau — 39,996 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Weston — 15,749 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Kronenwetter — 8,395 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rib Mountain — 7,289 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rothschild — 5,600 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Mosinee — 4,498 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Maine — 2,602 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Schofield — 2,120 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Abbotsford — 2,024 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Colby — 1,907 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Stratford — 1,438 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Marathon City — 1,422 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Edgar — 1,409 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Athens — 1,055 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Dorchester — 879 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hatley — 542 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Aniwa — 245 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Eland — 169 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Elderon — 135 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Fenwood — 92 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Knowlton — 91 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Paac Ciinak — 58 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Marathon County — 24 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Marathon County — 24 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Marathon County — 24 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Marathon County — 24 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Marathon County — 24 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Marathon County — 24 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Marathon County — 24 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Marathon County — 23 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Marathon County, WI?
- 54401, 54449, 54403, 54476, 54455, 54452, 54484, 54411, 54474, 54448, 54426, 54479, 54421, 54414, 54499, 54405, 54440, 54473, 54412, 54425, 54471, 54488, 54408, 54427 and 54417. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Marathon County?
- 138,403 residents in 57,866 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Marathon County?
- $77,884 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $60,820 (54421) to $96,140 (54455).
- Which Marathon County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 54455, at $96,140, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Marathon County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Marathon County?
- For the 11 of 25 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 60 carrier routes reaching 28,742 residential and 1,419 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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