City

Manawa, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waupaca County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,549Population
💰$84,286Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$192,200Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic5.0%
Asian0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,203 (48.6%)
Some College343 (13.9%)
Associates286 (11.6%)
Bachelors294 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree334 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College13.9%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,286 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$192,200 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units1,764
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Manawa, WI

Manawa is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waupaca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,549 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Manawa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,286 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Manawa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manawa is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.7%).

Manawa, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Manawa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54949 3,549 $84,286 $192,200 $835 4.4% 25.4% 76.7%