US ZIP Code
54926

Big Falls, WI

Waupaca County  ·  Wisconsin

● Active
👥 139 Population
🎂 60.0 Median Age
🏠 $73,800 Median Home Value
▼ 74% below avg
🎓 46.4% College Grads
▲ 20% above avg
📊 2.0% Unemployment
▼ 59% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code54926
CityBig Falls
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyWaupaca County
Area Code715
Elevation899 ft
Latitude44.615607
Longitude-89.020239
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS55135
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.5% (66) Female 52.5% (73) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 6.5%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
3%
18–24
2%
25–44
3%
45–64
71%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.0 yrs
Avg Household Size1.90
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (15.4%)
HS Graduate47 (36.2%)
Some College1 (0.8%)
Associates11 (8.5%)
Bachelors3 (2.3%)
Graduate Degree48 (36.9%)

Education

No HS: 15.4%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 0.8%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 2.3%Graduate: 36.9%Edu
No HS15.4%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College0.8%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors2.3%
Graduate36.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–100k
41%
$100k–150k
5%
$150k–200k
33%
$200k–300k
4%
$300k–500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median Home Value$73,800 ▼ 74% below avg
Total Units86
Vacant Units13
Avg HH Size1.90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–50k
7%
$50k–75k
10%
$100k–150k
49%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
5%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
22%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
47%

Summary

Total Units86
Vacant13
Owner Occupied82.2%
Renter Occupied17.8%
Avg HH Size1.90
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 54926 is in Big Falls, WI, in Waupaca County.
ZIP code 54926 is located in Wisconsin (WI).
ZIP code 54926 is in Waupaca County, WI.
ZIP 54926 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 54926 is 139 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 54926 is $73,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 54926

ZIP code 54926 is located in Big Falls, Wisconsin, within Waupaca County. With a population of 139, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 54926 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $73,800 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 54926 is primarily White (93.53%). Residents are well-educated — 46.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.2%.

The unemployment rate in 54926 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.

Overall, ZIP code 54926 in Big Falls, WI is characterized as well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.