54950 ZIP Code — Marion, WI

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54950 is located in Marion, Wisconsin, within Waupaca County. It covers approximately 81.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,646 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54950

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 $139,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,156. 35% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 54950 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,646

population

81.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54928 Caroline (5.2 mi) 54486 Tigerton (7 mi) 54978 Tilleda (8.5 mi) 54929 Clintonville (8.7 mi) 54948 Leopolis (9 mi) 54922 Bear Creek (11.6 mi) 54949 Manawa (12.1 mi) 54945 Iola (12.3 mi) 54962 Ogdensburg (12.7 mi) 54166 Shawano (14.1 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (14.2 mi) 54128 Gresham (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,646
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	81.81 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	44.6681
Longitude	-88.9296
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	45.0%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,646

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$57,156

Median household income

$31,314

Per capita income

$139,700

Median home value

$727

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,121

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

117

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

131

129

35–44

132

182

45–54

185

119

55–59

122

123

60–64

126

150

65–74

152

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	664	25.1%
18 and over	1,982	74.9%
65 and over	471	17.8%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,539	93.8%
Two or more races	92	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	61	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%
Black or African American	4	0.1%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$57,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,700
Median rent / month	$727
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	29.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.2%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	18.7%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	573	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	85	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	199	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	252	22.7%
Households with children under 18	327	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	368	33.2%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	17.3%
Married	55.8%	57.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	4.1%	7.9%
Divorced	12.2%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	7.4%
Kindergarten	20	4.2%
Elementary school	253	53.2%
High school	127	26.7%
College / grad school	41	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.3%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Retail trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Construction 4.8%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	23.0%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	16.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,414	91.2%
Spanish	32	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,640	99.8%
Born in same state	2,632	99.5%
Born in different state	2,408	91.0%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	156	5.9%
French	122	4.6%
Polish	112	4.2%
Arab	111	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	57	2.2%
English	54	2%
Dutch	19	0.7%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54950

What city is ZIP code 54950 in?

ZIP code 54950 is primarily assigned to Marion, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54950 in?

ZIP code 54950 falls within Waupaca County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54950?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54950?

16% of residents in ZIP code 54950 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 54950 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 54950 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54950?

The median home value in ZIP code 54950 is $139,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 54950 in?

ZIP code 54950 observes the CST timezone.