Weyauwega, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54983
Waupaca County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,642
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,094
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weyauwega pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54983 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 54983 (Weyauwega, WI) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.9 in 2023 to 208.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54983 covers 220.0 square miles in Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,642 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54983 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,094 (9% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,683. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $229,700 (8% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $888; 75.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, 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 54983 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 54983
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weyauwega, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54983.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 54983, Weyauwega, 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
4,642
Population
220.0
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54983?
46.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.5%
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?
$71,094
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$38,683
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54983 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Weyauwega, 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)
$71,094 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
1,952housing units
1,952
Total Housing Units
1,763
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,700
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$888
Median Rent
1973
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54983 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.7% | 136 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 145 |
| 2022 | +21.8% | 177 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 196 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 208 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 54983, employing approximately 1,023 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,155,000.
82
Businesses
1,023
Employees
$49.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.7% |
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 54983 vs 54940 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54940 | Fremont, WI | 4,020 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54983, 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 (4,642 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 54983 in?
ZIP code 54983 (Weyauwega) 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 54983?
ZIP code 54983 in Weyauwega, WI has a population of 4,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54983?
The median household income in ZIP 54983 is $71,094, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54983?
The median home value in ZIP 54983 is $229,700, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54983?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54983 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54983?
ZIP code 54983 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,023 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54983?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54983 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54983?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54983 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 54983?
In ZIP code 54983, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 54983?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54983 is 24.0 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 54983?
In ZIP code 54983, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54983?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54983 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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