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Waupaca County
Embarrass, WI
54933
54933 ZIP Code — Embarrass, WI
Waupaca County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54933 is located in
Embarrass ,
Wisconsin ,
within Waupaca County .
It covers approximately 0.71 square miles and serves a population of
285 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 715 .
About ZIP code 54933
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 $99,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $28,393. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 54933 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
285
Population density
401 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
135
Geography
Land area
0.71 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
44.6655
Longitude
-88.7028
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
715
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
40.7%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
35.8%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
19.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
3.6%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$28,393
Median household income
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 105 36.8% 18 and over 180 63.2% 65 and over 42 14.7% Median age 39.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 279 95.9% Hispanic or Latino 6 2.1% Two or more races 4 1.4% Other race 2 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
40.7%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
35.8%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
19.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
3.6%
5.2%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 42.6% $25k–$35k 16.3% $35k–$50k 7.8% $50k–$75k 10.9% $75k–$100k 9.3% $100k–$150k 9.3% $150k–$200k 2.3% Median income $28,393
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,200 Median rent / month $843 Owner occupied 51.9% Renter occupied 48.1% Vacant 5.8% Single-family detached 91.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.10
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.9% 1990–1999 32.1% 1980–1989 0.7% 1970–1979 0.7% 1960–1969 1.5% 1950–1959 11.7% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 44.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.6% 2 bedrooms 13.9% 3 bedrooms 56.9% 4 bedrooms 12.4% 5+ bedrooms 13.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.2% 1 vehicle 26.4% 2 vehicles 51.9% 3 or more 15.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 85.3% Electricity 1.6% Propane / LP gas 4.7% Wood 8.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 29 22.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 75 58.1% Female householder, no spouse 25 19.4% Households with children under 18 58 45.0% Households with seniors (65+) 41 31.8% Average household size 2.21
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.4% 11.7% Married 26.6% 48.3% Separated 0.0% 1.7% Widowed 4.8% 38.3% Divorced 45.2% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
2.3%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.6% Bachelor's or higher 12.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 2.9% Kindergarten 5 4.9% Elementary school 87 84.5% High school 4 3.9% College / grad school 4 3.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Professional & management
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.4% Service 14.8% Sales & office 11.1% Natural resources & construction 16.0% Production & transportation 29.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.4% Government 7.4% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.3% Carpool 8.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 11.1% Work from home 4.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.1% Retirement income 11.6% Supplemental Security 34.1% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 45.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.9% High blood pressure 37.8% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 29.1% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 21.5% No physical activity 25.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 64.7% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 15.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 8 4.4%
Disability % Any disability 21.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 39.1% 65 and over 16.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.2% Public insurance 73.0% No insurance 6.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 277 97.2% 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) 285 100.0% Born in same state 285 100.0% Born in different state 222 77.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 28 9.8% Polish 24 8.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 7 2.5% French 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.3% Internet access 79.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54933
What city is ZIP code 54933 in?
ZIP code 54933 is primarily assigned to Embarrass, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54933 in?
ZIP code 54933 falls within Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54933?
46% of residents in ZIP code 54933 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 54933 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 54933 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 54933 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 54933 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 54933?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 54933 in?
ZIP code 54933 observes the CST timezone.
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