City

Marion, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waupaca County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,756Population
💰$65,815Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$151,900Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 2.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate861 (49.8%)
Some College211 (12.2%)
Associates139 (8%)
Bachelors284 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree230 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 49.8%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad49.8%
Some College12.2%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,815 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$151,900 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units1,357
Vacant Units216

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Marion, WI

Marion is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waupaca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,756 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Marion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,815 is near the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.14%).

Marion, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54950 2,756 $65,815 $151,900 $732 1.9% 29.7% 82.8%