54962 ZIP Code — Ogdensburg, WI

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54962 is located in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, within Waupaca County. It covers approximately 45.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,100 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54962

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 $179,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,957. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54962 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,100

population

45.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ogdensburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54949 Manawa (6.2 mi) 54977 Scandinavia (7.5 mi) 54945 Iola (8.2 mi) 54950 Marion (12.7 mi) 54922 Bear Creek (13.4 mi) 54407 Amherst Junction (13.7 mi) 54983 Weyauwega (13.7 mi) 54981 Waupaca (13.8 mi) 54961 New London (14.4 mi) 54486 Tigerton (15.1 mi) 54406 Amherst (15.9 mi) 54929 Clintonville (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,100
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	45.90 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	44.4986
Longitude	-89.0311
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	38.6%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,100

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$76,957

Median household income

$32,558

Per capita income

$179,300

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

537

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	228	20.7%
18 and over	872	79.3%
65 and over	214	19.5%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,078	97%
Two or more races	18	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1%
Black or African American	2	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 27.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	27.1%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$76,957

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 28.4%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,300
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	31.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	4.0%
Propane / LP gas	67.9%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	20.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	276	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	41	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	64	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	65	14.6%
Households with children under 18	121	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	32.5%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	11.0%
Married	59.0%	68.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	6.5%
Divorced	10.8%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.6%
Kindergarten	17	9.0%
Elementary school	100	53.2%
High school	51	27.1%
College / grad school	17	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Construction 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Retail trade 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 38.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	23.2%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,028	93.5%
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)	1,100	100.0%
Born in same state	1,099	99.9%
Born in different state	995	90.5%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	96	8.7%
Italian	70	6.4%
English	21	1.9%
French	21	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	19	1.7%
Arab	16	1.5%
Irish	7	0.6%
German	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54962

What city is ZIP code 54962 in?

ZIP code 54962 is primarily assigned to Ogdensburg, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54962 in?

ZIP code 54962 falls within Waupaca County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54962 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 54962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54962 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54962 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54962?

The median home value in ZIP code 54962 is $179,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 54962?

ZIP code 54962 has an estimated population of 1,100 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54962 in?

ZIP code 54962 observes the CST timezone.