54949 ZIP Code — Manawa, WI

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54949 is located in Manawa, Wisconsin, within Waupaca County. It covers approximately 65.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,341 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54949

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 $179,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,975. 43% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54949 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,341

population

65.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54949 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54949

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manawa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54962 Ogdensburg (6.2 mi) 54922 Bear Creek (7.7 mi) 54961 New London (9 mi) 54950 Marion (12.1 mi) 54983 Weyauwega (12.3 mi) 54929 Clintonville (12.5 mi) 54977 Scandinavia (13.4 mi) 54945 Iola (13.5 mi) 54170 Shiocton (15.6 mi) 54981 Waupaca (16.8 mi) 54928 Caroline (16.9 mi) 54486 Tigerton (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,341
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	65.56 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	44.4932
Longitude	-88.9046
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	920

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,341

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$76,975

Median household income

$38,111

Per capita income

$179,700

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,386

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

135

15–19

122

20–24

200

25–34

180

179

35–44

161

244

45–54

219

139

55–59

124

161

60–64

144

273

65–74

245

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	650	19.5%
18 and over	2,691	80.5%
65 and over	724	21.7%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,086	89%
Two or more races	195	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	128	3.7%
Other race	22	0.6%
Asian	17	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%
Black or African American	6	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	23.9%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$76,975

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,700
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	32.3%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	8.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	822	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	99	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	279	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	303	20.2%
Households with children under 18	340	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	555	36.9%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	16.5%
Married	55.0%	58.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	2.1%	10.2%
Divorced	10.6%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 50.3%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	3.9%
Kindergarten	38	6.2%
Elementary school	268	43.4%
High school	175	28.4%
College / grad school	112	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 41.0%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Construction 6.3%

Retail trade 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Professional & management 4.4%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	36.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 18.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	25.0%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	230	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,197	95.7%
Spanish	21	0.7%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,306	99.0%
Born in same state	3,299	98.7%
Born in different state	2,842	85.1%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.0%
Not a US citizen	21	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	301	9%
Polish	229	6.9%
French	189	5.7%
English	169	5.1%
Arab	140	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	60	1.8%
German	55	1.6%
Irish	16	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54949

What city is ZIP code 54949 in?

ZIP code 54949 is primarily assigned to Manawa, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54949 in?

ZIP code 54949 falls within Waupaca County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54949?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 54949 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 54949 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54949?

The median home value in ZIP code 54949 is $179,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 54949?

ZIP code 54949 has an estimated population of 3,341 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54949 in?

ZIP code 54949 observes the CST timezone.