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ZIP Code 54980

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

149
116/sq mi
$31,711
Median income
$190,100
Median home value
3.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waukau pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
116
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54980 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54980 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.3 square miles in Waukau, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 149 residents, producing a population density of 116 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54980 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54980 sits at $31,711 (59% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $30,406. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $190,100 (24% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54980 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 54980 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54980, Waukau, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

149

Population

1.3

Area (sq mi)

116

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54980?

56.5

Median Age

25.7%

Male

74.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$31,711

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$30,406

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54980 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,711 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 85.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.5%

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

What does housing look like?

134

Total Housing Units

134

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$190,100

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 54980, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $854,000.

3

Businesses

15

Employees

$854K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 54980 vs 54963 →

ZIP 54980 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 54980 ranks #7 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 54980 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 54980 ranks #7 of 7 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
54963 Omro, WI 6,917 4.1 mi
54964 Pickett, WI 1,022 5.0 mi
54986 Winneconne, WI 4,770 9.5 mi
54904 Oshkosh, WI 20,623 7.7 mi
54971 Ripon, WI 10,827 9.3 mi
54927 Butte Des Morts, WI 538 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54980 in?
ZIP code 54980 (Waukau) is located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Winnebago County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winnebago-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54980?
ZIP code 54980 in Waukau, WI has a population of 149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54980?
The median household income in ZIP 54980 is $31,711, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54980?
The median home value in ZIP 54980 is $190,100, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54980?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54980 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54980?
ZIP code 54980 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54980?
In ZIP code 54980, 85.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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