ZIP Code 54401 -- Wausau, WI
Marathon | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- With a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 54401
ZIP code 54401 in Wausau, Wisconsin is a unknown area with a population of 31,692. The median household income is $71,586, which is This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $196,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 76.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.60 years. Approximately 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Marathon, WI.
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This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 54401 is 23.9% below the national average of 100.
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Other ZIP Codes in Wausau
| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54403 | 24,950 | $69,030 | $192,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 54401
ZIP code 54401 (Wausau, WI) has a total population of 31,692 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.60 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 54401 is $71,586 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 54401 is primarily located in Wausau, Wisconsin (WI). It falls within Marathon County.
The median home value in ZIP code 54401 is $196,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,018.
The median age in ZIP code 54401 is 40.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 54401 has a cost of living index of 76.08 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 54401, 30.89% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.26% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 54401 is 3.43%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 14.01% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.