Marion, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54950
Waupaca County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,083
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,102
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marion pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54950 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54950 covers 215.6 square miles in Marion, Waupaca County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,083 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54950 reports a modest median household income of $67,102 (14% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,144. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,500 (35% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $754; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waupaca County, so 54950 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 54950
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54950.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 54950, Marion, 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
3,083
Population
215.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54950?
43.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$67,102
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$33,144
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54950 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Marion, 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)
$67,102 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
1,393housing units
1,393
Total Housing Units
1,191
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,500
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$754
Median Rent
1970
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2022)
155
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+55%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54950 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +12.8% | 109 |
| 2019 | +8.4% | 118 |
| 2020 | +3.9% | 123 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 137 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 155 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 54950, employing approximately 716 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,378,000.
69
Businesses
716
Employees
$35.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.3% |
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 54950 vs 54928 →
ZIP 54950 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54950
Marion (54950)
3,083 residents
- 54486
Tigerton (54486)
2,290 residents
- 54928 450
Caroline (54928)
450 residents
- 54948 320
Leopolis (54948)
320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54950 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54950 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54928
Caroline (54928)
$73,355 median income
- 54950
Marion (54950)
$67,102 median income
- 54948
Leopolis (54948)
$62,969 median income
- 54486
Tigerton (54486)
$60,528 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54950 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54950, 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 (3,083 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 54950 in?
ZIP code 54950 (Marion) 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 54950?
ZIP code 54950 in Marion, WI has a population of 3,083 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54950?
The median household income in ZIP 54950 is $67,102, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54950?
The median home value in ZIP 54950 is $161,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54950?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54950 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54950?
ZIP code 54950 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54950?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54950 are: Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54950?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54950 increased by 12.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. 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 54950?
In ZIP code 54950, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 54950?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54950 is 24.2 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 54950?
In ZIP code 54950, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54950?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54950 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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