Mosinee, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54455
Marathon County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,029
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,140
- Median income Above-median income area
- $251,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mosinee pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54455 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54455 (Mosinee, WI) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.6 in 2023 to 224.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54455 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mosinee, Marathon County, Wisconsin, home to 17,029 residents across 595.4 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54455 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,140 (23% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,396. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 0.9%. Median home value is $251,300 (1% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,103; 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marathon County, so 54455 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 54455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mosinee, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54455.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
29 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54455, Mosinee, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,029
Population
595.4
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54455?
40.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$96,140
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$47,396
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54455 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Mosinee, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$96,140 Top 16% higher than 84% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,225housing units
8,225
Total Housing Units
7,860
Occupied Units
365
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,300
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,103
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54455 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 152 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 164 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 191 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 210 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 335 business establishments in ZIP 54455, employing approximately 4,215 people with a combined annual payroll of $233,377,000.
335
Businesses
4,215
Employees
$233.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 40 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.1% |
| Information | 7 | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54455 vs 54474 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54474 | Rothschild, WI | 4,019 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54455, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,029 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 54455 in?
ZIP code 54455 (Mosinee) is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Marathon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marathon-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54455?
ZIP code 54455 in Mosinee, WI has a population of 17,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54455?
The median household income in ZIP 54455 is $96,140, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54455?
The median home value in ZIP 54455 is $251,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54455 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54455?
ZIP code 54455 has 335 business establishments employing approximately 4,215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54455?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54455 are: Other services (except public administration) (41), Construction (40), Health care and social assistance (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54455?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54455 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54455?
In ZIP code 54455, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 54455?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54455 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54455?
In ZIP code 54455, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54455 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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