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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

54401

Wausau

ZIP Code 54401 is a standard zip code serving Wausau, Wausau, Wisconsin (WI), in Marathon County, United States. It has an estimated population of 30,702 with a median household income of $47,089. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $47,089

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Wisconsin (WI)
County
Marathon
City
Wausau
Timezone
America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude
44.965400
Longitude
-89.706600

Geographic Details

Land Area
83.27 mi²
Water Area
1.95 mi²
Population Density
369.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box
45.061686°N, 44.844114°S, -89.621315°E, -89.809257°W

With 30,702 residents spread across 83.27 square miles, this area has a population density of 369.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

30,702

Population

90th percentile

$47,089

Median Income

45th percentile

$129,800

Median Home Value

50th percentile

83.27 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 54401 is $47,089, and the median home value is $129,800.

Housing

13,899

Total Units

12,809

Occupied Units

92.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Wausau, WI.

54402

Wausau

 54403

Wausau

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Juneau

$52,010

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Lannon

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$44,625

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