| ZIP Code | 54950 |
|---|---|
| City | Marion |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Waupaca County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 865 ft |
| Latitude | 44.657215 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.918084 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55135 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 861 (49.8%) |
| Some College | 211 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 139 (8%) |
| Bachelors | 284 (16.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 230 (13.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,815 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,900 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $732/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,357 |
| Vacant Units | 216 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,357 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 216 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 54950 is located in Marion, Wisconsin, within Waupaca County. With a population of 2,756, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 54950 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,815 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54950 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $732 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 54950 is primarily White (95.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.0%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54950 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 54950 in Marion, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,756 residents, a median household income of $65,815, and a median home value of $151,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.