Scandinavia, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54977
Waupaca County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,337
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,328
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scandinavia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54977 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54977 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scandinavia, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,337 residents across 99.8 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54977 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,328 (4% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,355. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $249,300 (0% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $850; 91.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waupaca County, so 54977 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 54977
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scandinavia, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54977.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 54977, Scandinavia, 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
1,337
Population
99.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54977?
46.2
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
1.2%
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?
$81,328
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,355
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54977 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Scandinavia, 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)
$81,328 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
799housing units
799
Total Housing Units
655
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,300
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1985
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
+13.2%
YoY Change (2022)
150
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+50%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54977 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +50% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +11.7% | 115 |
| 2019 | +1.5% | 117 |
| 2020 | +6.3% | 124 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 132 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 150 |
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 21 business establishments in ZIP 54977, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,545,000.
21
Businesses
139
Employees
$8.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 14.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 54977 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54981
Waupaca (54981)
15,426 residents
- 54945 3,545
Iola (54945)
3,545 residents
- 54406 3,469
Amherst (54406)
3,469 residents
- 54407 1,515
Amherst Junction (54407)
1,515 residents
- 54977 1,337
Scandinavia (54977)
1,337 residents
- 54962 1,110
Ogdensburg (54962)
1,110 residents
- 54458 124
Nelsonville (54458)
124 residents
- 54946 108
King (54946)
108 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54977 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54977 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54407
Amherst Junction (54407)
$101,563 median income
- 54962
Ogdensburg (54962)
$83,452 median income
- 54977
Scandinavia (54977)
$81,328 median income
- 54406
Amherst (54406)
$77,533 median income
- 54981
Waupaca (54981)
$72,640 median income
- 54945
Iola (54945)
$69,602 median income
- 54458
Nelsonville (54458)
$57,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54977 ranks #3 of 7 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 54977, 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 (1,337 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 54977 in?
ZIP code 54977 (Scandinavia) 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 54977?
ZIP code 54977 in Scandinavia, WI has a population of 1,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54977?
The median household income in ZIP 54977 is $81,328, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54977?
The median home value in ZIP 54977 is $249,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54977?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54977 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54977?
ZIP code 54977 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54977?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54977 are: Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54977?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54977 increased by 13.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 50%. 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 54977?
In ZIP code 54977, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 54977?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54977 is 26.0 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 54977?
In ZIP code 54977, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54977?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54977 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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