Wausau, WI ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Wausau, Wisconsin: 54401 and 54403. Together they are home to 56,642 residents in 23,948 households. That is more than the 39,996 people counted inside Wausau city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $69,030 in 54403 to $71,586 in 54401.
Wausau city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 39,996 |
| Households | 17,625 |
| Median household income | $64,389 |
| Median home value | $167,900 |
| Median age | 38.2 |
| Median rent | $1,010 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 56,642 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 23,948 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $69,030 (54403) to $71,586 (54401) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $70,465 |
| Homeowners | 66.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | not loaded yet |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Wausau: 54401 ($71,586)
- Most residents: 54401 (31,692 people)
- Highest homeownership: 54401 (67.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 54403 (27.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 54403 (14.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 54403 (39.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 54401 ($196,700)
Every ZIP code in Wausau
| 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% | — | — | 13% of its land; mailing city |
| 54403 | Wausau | 24,950 | 10,499 | $69,030 | $192,600 | 65.0% | 27.4% | 14.6% | — | — | 6% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Wausau when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wausau city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wausau. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Wausau.
Counties
- Marathon County — 25 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Rib Mountain — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wausau, WI?
- 54401 and 54403. A ZIP code is listed for Wausau when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wausau city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wausau.
- What is the population of Wausau, WI?
- The Census Bureau counts 39,996 residents inside Wausau city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Wausau hold 56,642 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Wausau, WI?
- $64,389 inside Wausau city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $69,030 to $71,586.
- Which Wausau ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 54401, at $71,586, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
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