🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

54494

Wisconsin Rapids

ZIP Code 54494 is a standard zip code serving Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (WI), in Wood County, United States. It has an estimated population of 27,126 with a median household income of $49,473. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Wisconsin (WI)
County: Wood
City: Wisconsin Rapids
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 44.375800
Longitude: -89.806200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 133.28 mi²
Water Area: 4.16 mi²
Population Density: 204.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 44.454379°N, 44.213643°S, -89.606856°E, -89.902565°W

With 27,126 residents spread across 133.28 square miles, this area has a population density of 204.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

27,126

Population

85th percentile

$49,473

Median Income

50th percentile

$115,200

Median Home Value

40th percentile

133.28 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 54494 is $49,473, and the median home value is $115,200.

Housing

12,224

Total Units

11,548

Occupied Units

94.5%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

54495

Wisconsin Rapids

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