| ZIP Code | 54403 |
|---|---|
| City | Wausau |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Marathon County |
| Area Code | 534/715 |
| Elevation | 1,410 ft |
| Latitude | 45.018505 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.525117 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 65 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,700 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 2,016 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 2,578 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,904 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,650 (33.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,040 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,400 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $942/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,171 |
| Vacant Units | 758 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,171 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 758 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 54403 is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. With a population of 24,976, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 54403 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,040 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54403 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $179,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $942 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 54403 is primarily White (85.49%). Residents are well-educated — 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54403 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 54403 in Wausau, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,976 residents, a median household income of $66,040, and a median home value of $179,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.