PlainZIP

Embarrass, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54933

Waupaca County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

231
91/sq mi
$63,125
Median income
$98,300
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Embarrass pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
91
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54933 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54933 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Embarrass, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, home to just 231 residents across 2.5 square miles, a density of 91 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54933 reports a modest median household income of $63,125 (19% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,181. Local economic indicators show a 2.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $98,300 for a typical home value (60% below the state average), with rent averaging $638 a month; 59.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Waupaca County, letting you compare 54933 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 54933, Embarrass, 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

231

Population

2.5

Area (sq mi)

91

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54933?

42.5

Median Age

60.4%

Male

39.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$63,125

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$34,181

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54933 ranks nationally

Embarrass, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,125 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

55

Total Housing Units

47

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.6%
Renter 40.4%

$98,300

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$638

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 54933, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,560,000.

12

Businesses

47

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 25.0%

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 54933 vs 54929 →

ZIP 54933 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54933 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54933 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54933 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
54929 Clintonville, WI 8,746 2.8 mi
54922 Bear Creek, WI 1,514 8.9 mi
54166 Shawano, WI 17,002 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waupaca County

54981 standard
Waupaca, WI
Pop: 15,426
54961 standard
New London, WI
Pop: 14,266
54929 standard
Clintonville, WI
Pop: 8,746
54983 standard
Weyauwega, WI
Pop: 4,642
54940 standard
Fremont, WI
Pop: 4,020
54945 standard
Iola, WI
Pop: 3,545

Related Areas

Waupaca County Embarrass, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54933 in? ▼
ZIP code 54933 (Embarrass) is located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Waupaca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waupaca-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54933? ▼
ZIP code 54933 in Embarrass, WI has a population of 231 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54933? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54933 is $63,125, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54933? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54933 is $98,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54933? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54933 is White at 94.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54933? ▼
ZIP code 54933 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54933? ▼
In ZIP code 54933, 82.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54933? ▼
In ZIP code 54933, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54933? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54933 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.