54943 ZIP Code — Hancock, WI

Waushara County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54943 is located in Hancock, Wisconsin, within Waushara County. It covers approximately 120.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54943

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,647. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% 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 54943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,247

population

120.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hancock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54930 Coloma (8 mi) 54966 Plainfield (9.6 mi) 54921 Bancroft (11.6 mi) 53934 Friendship (13.5 mi) 53964 Westfield (15.3 mi) 54613 Arkdale (15.6 mi) 54982 Wautoma (16.2 mi) 54909 Almond (16.5 mi) 53936 Grand Marsh (17.5 mi) 54494 Wisconsin Rapids (17.6 mi) 54457 Nekoosa (17.9 mi) 54984 Wild Rose (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,247
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	120.23 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	44.1162
Longitude	-89.5965
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	53.3%	47.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,247

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$57,647

Median household income

$32,727

Per capita income

$180,500

Median home value

$647

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

1,377

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

160

35–44

139

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

255

65–74

222

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	449	20.0%
18 and over	1,798	80.0%
65 and over	732	32.6%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Other race 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,134	91.5%
Hispanic or Latino	84	3.6%
Two or more races	58	2.5%
Other race	55	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	47.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$57,647

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,500
Median rent / month	$647
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	40.4%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	52.2%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	497	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	88	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	208	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	101	11.3%
Households with children under 18	211	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	424	47.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	13.6%
Married	58.0%	60.2%
Separated	4.6%	0.6%
Widowed	3.9%	13.3%
Divorced	10.8%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 30.8%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.7%
Kindergarten	28	8.2%
Elementary school	182	53.4%
High school	68	19.9%
College / grad school	47	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.3%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Construction 8.7%

Professional & management 8.3%

Retail trade 8.0%

Other services 5.2%

Information 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.3%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 21.2%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,091	93.1%
Spanish	33	1.6%
Other Indo-European	27	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,208	98.3%
Born in same state	2,201	98.0%
Born in different state	1,609	71.6%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	39	1.7%
Not a US citizen	32	82.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	237	10.5%
French	197	8.8%
Arab	156	6.9%
Polish	112	5%
Irish	22	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.5%
German	8	0.4%
Norwegian	7	0.3%
Dutch	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54943

What city is ZIP code 54943 in?

ZIP code 54943 is primarily assigned to Hancock, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54943 in?

ZIP code 54943 falls within Waushara County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54943 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 54943 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54943 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 54943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54943 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 54943 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54943?

14% 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 54943 in?

ZIP code 54943 observes the CST timezone.