ZIP Code 54403 -- Wausau, WI

Marathon | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
24,950
Unknown
Median Income
$69,030
Home Value
$192,600
Median Rent
$1,009
Median Age
39.60
Diversity Index
26.50
Low
Cost of Living
74.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.0%

About ZIP Code 54403

ZIP code 54403 in Wausau, Wisconsin is a unknown area with a population of 24,950. The median household income is $69,030, which is This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $192,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 74.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.60 years. Approximately 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Marathon, WI.

Population & Age

Total Population
24,950
Median Age
39.60
Male Population
12,105
48.5%
Female Population
12,845
51.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
26.50 Low
White
88.3%
Black or African American
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Asian
3.7%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.6%
Other Race
0.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$69,030
Mean Household Income
$91,357
Per Capita Income
$39,420
Below Poverty Line
11.5%

This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$192,600
Median Rent
$1,009
Total Housing Units
11,083
Occupied Units
10,499
Vacant Units
584
5.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1960
Owner Occupied
65.0%
Renter Occupied
35.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 65.0% Renter 35.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 12.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
12,719
Employment Rate
94.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
73.7%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
13.5%

Cost of Living Index

74.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 54403 is 25.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Wausau

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
54401 31,692 $71,586 $196,700

Other ZIP Codes in Marathon

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
54401 Wausau 31,692 $71,586
54476 Schofield 19,377 $78,079
54455 Mosinee 19,025 $96,140
54484 Stratford 5,529 $72,047
54411 Hamburg 5,028 $77,176
54474 Rothschild 4,589 $81,635

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 54403

ZIP code 54403 (Wausau, WI) has a total population of 24,950 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 54403 is $69,030 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 54403 is primarily located in Wausau, Wisconsin (WI). It falls within Marathon County.

The median home value in ZIP code 54403 is $192,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,009.

The median age in ZIP code 54403 is 39.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 54403 has a cost of living index of 74.90 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 54403, 34.43% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 12.71% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 54403 is 6.00%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 13.48% 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.