City

Scandinavia, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waupaca County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,448Population
💰$75,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$242,900Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate477 (45.8%)
Some College158 (15.2%)
Associates108 (10.4%)
Bachelors130 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree164 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad45.8%
Some College15.2%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.6%Renter: 8.4%Tenure
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$242,900 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units758
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
68%
About Scandinavia, WI

Scandinavia is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waupaca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,448 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Scandinavia is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,625 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Scandinavia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $967 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scandinavia is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scandinavia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54977 1,448 $75,625 $242,900 $967 3.9% 28.2% 91.6%