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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
$71,094
Median income
$229,700
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,683. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.2%. Median home value sits at $229,700 (8% below the state average), median rent at $888 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.0%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54983, plus 6 more within Waupaca County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 54983?

46.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

$38,683

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54983 ranks nationally

Weyauwega, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,094 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,952

Total Housing Units

1,763

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$229,700

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Waupaca County

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Waupaca, WI
Pop: 15,426
54961 standard
New London, WI
Pop: 14,266
54929 standard
Clintonville, WI
Pop: 8,746
54940 standard
Fremont, WI
Pop: 4,020
54945 standard
Iola, WI
Pop: 3,545
54949 standard
Manawa, WI
Pop: 3,430

Related Areas

Waupaca County Weyauwega, WI Wisconsin

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.