Manawa, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54949
Waupaca County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,430
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,786
- Median income Above-median income area
- $217,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manawa pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54949 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 54949 (Manawa, WI) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.5 in 2023 to 206.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54949 covers 164.1 square miles in Manawa, Waupaca County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,430 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54949 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,786 (16% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,489. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $217,400 (13% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $824; 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waupaca County, so 54949 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 54949
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manawa, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54949.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 54949, Manawa, 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
3,430
Population
164.1
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54949?
43.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$90,786
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$40,489
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54949 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Manawa, 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)
$90,786 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,776housing units
1,776
Total Housing Units
1,547
Occupied Units
229
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1971
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54949 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -11.5% | 133 |
| 2021 | +22.1% | 162 |
| 2022 | +20.8% | 195 |
| 2023 | -3.0% | 189 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 207 |
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 63 business establishments in ZIP 54949, employing approximately 1,116 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,370,000.
63
Businesses
1,116
Employees
$53.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 12.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.8% |
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 54949 vs 54962 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54962 | Ogdensburg, WI | 1,110 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54949, 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 (3,430 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 54949 in?
ZIP code 54949 (Manawa) 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 54949?
ZIP code 54949 in Manawa, WI has a population of 3,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54949?
The median household income in ZIP 54949 is $90,786, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54949?
The median home value in ZIP 54949 is $217,400, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54949?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54949 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54949?
ZIP code 54949 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 1,116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54949?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54949 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (8), Manufacturing (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54949?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54949 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 54949?
In ZIP code 54949, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 54949?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54949 is 24.3 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 54949?
In ZIP code 54949, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54949?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54949 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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