54926 ZIP Code — Big Falls, WI
Waupaca County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54926 is located in Big Falls, Wisconsin, within Waupaca County. It covers approximately 0.32 square miles and serves a population of 133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
133
population
0.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54926 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54926
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54926. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Big Falls | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 133 |
| Population density | 416 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 135 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.6158 |
| Longitude | -89.0162 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 715 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
133
Population
416
People per sq mi
60.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$52,585
Per capita income
$64,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.7%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
80
Housing units
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
35–44
0
32
45–54
31
22
60–64
21
7
65–74
7
4
75–84
3
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 133 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 26 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 60.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Other race
5.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 88.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 8 | 5.7% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
12.3%
$15k–$25k
20.5%
$25k–$35k
1.4%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
4.1%
$75k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
46.6%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 12.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 20.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 46.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.6%
$50k–$100k
65.6%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$200k–$300k
7.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $64,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 87.7% |
| Renter occupied | 12.3% |
| Vacant | 18.0% |
| Single-family detached | 82.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 40.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 47.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 5.5% |
| 3 or more | 54.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 86.3% |
| Wood | 9.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 42 | 57.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 26.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6 | 8.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 1.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.1% | 6.2% |
| Married | 61.8% | 81.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 4.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
40.6%
Some college, no degree
9.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
1.5%
Graduate / professional
35.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
50.0%
Transportation & utilities
36.5%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Education & healthcare
4.2%
Retail trade
3.1%
Professional & management
1.0%
Other services
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 6.3% |
| Service | 36.5% |
| Sales & office | 49.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 95.8% |
| Government | 4.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 2.1% |
| Other means | 47.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.1% |
| Retirement income | 11.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 77.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 87.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.3% |
| No insurance | 0.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 133 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 133 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 124 | 93.2% |
| Born in different state | 79 | 59.4% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 6.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 88 | 66.2% |
| English | 1 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.9% |
| Internet access | 65.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54926
What city is ZIP code 54926 in?
ZIP code 54926 is primarily assigned to Big Falls, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54926 in?
ZIP code 54926 falls within Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 54926 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 54926 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 54926 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 54926 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54926?
The median home value in ZIP code 54926 is $64,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 54926?
ZIP code 54926 has an estimated population of 133 residents, with a density of 421 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 54926 in?
ZIP code 54926 observes the CST timezone.