54408 ZIP Code — Aniwa, WI

Marathon County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54408 is located in Aniwa, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. It covers approximately 49.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54408

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,167. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54408 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,235

population

49.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54408 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54408

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54408. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aniwa	Acceptable
Aniwa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54409 Antigo (7.4 mi) 54414 Birnamwood (9.2 mi) 54471 Ringle (9.2 mi) 54403 Wausau (9.8 mi) 54476 Schofield (14.6 mi) 54440 Hatley (15.7 mi) 54427 Eland (16.6 mi) 54424 Deerbrook (17.8 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (18.1 mi) 54474 Rothschild (18.6 mi) 54416 Bowler (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,235
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	49.56 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	45.0370
Longitude	-89.3058
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,235

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$70,167

Median household income

$38,593

Per capita income

$164,300

Median home value

$658

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

526

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	256	20.7%
18 and over	979	79.3%
65 and over	247	20.0%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Asian 3%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,160	93.5%
Asian	37	3%
Two or more races	27	2.2%
Black or African American	6	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	39.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	36.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	20.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$70,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,300
Median rent / month	$658
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	1.2%
Propane / LP gas	40.4%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	26.4%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	60	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	125	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	51	10.4%
Households with children under 18	137	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	194	39.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	17.8%
Married	47.6%	63.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	3.2%	10.1%
Divorced	17.9%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	10.3%
Kindergarten	7	3.3%
Elementary school	110	51.4%
High school	41	19.2%
College / grad school	34	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Retail trade 12.6%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Other services 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Information 3.3%

Professional & management 2.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	26.0%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,157	93.7%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,231	99.7%
Born in same state	1,221	98.9%
Born in different state	1,027	83.2%
Foreign born	10	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	120	9.7%
Italian	76	6.2%
Polish	66	5.3%
French	37	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.1%
Irish	7	0.6%
German	4	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	78.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54408

What city is ZIP code 54408 in?

ZIP code 54408 is primarily assigned to Aniwa, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54408 in?

ZIP code 54408 falls within Marathon County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54408 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 54408 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54408 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 54408 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54408 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54408 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54408?

The median home value in ZIP code 54408 is $164,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 54408 in?

ZIP code 54408 observes the CST timezone.