54977 ZIP Code — Scandinavia, WI

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54977 is located in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, within Waupaca County. It covers approximately 38.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 534/715.

About ZIP code 54977

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 $232,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,063. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 45% 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 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 54977 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,450

population

38.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54977 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54977

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54977. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scandinavia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54962 Ogdensburg (7.5 mi) 54407 Amherst Junction (8.2 mi) 54406 Amherst (8.4 mi) 54945 Iola (8.4 mi) 54981 Waupaca (10.5 mi) 54949 Manawa (13.4 mi) 54423 Custer (14 mi) 54909 Almond (15.4 mi) 54983 Weyauwega (15.9 mi) 54482 Stevens Point (16.5 mi) 54473 Rosholt (17 mi) 54467 Plover (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,450
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	38.21 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	44.4607
Longitude	-89.1733
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	534/715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,450

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$69,063

Median household income

$33,889

Per capita income

$232,800

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

707

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

102

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	22.1%
18 and over	1,129	77.9%
65 and over	339	23.4%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Two or more races 1.7%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,401	94.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31	2.1%
Two or more races	25	1.7%
Other race	23	1.6%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	35.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	19.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$69,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 38.5%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,800
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	14.9%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.0%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	57.1%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	10.2%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	35	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	92	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	86	13.9%
Households with children under 18	159	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	44.7%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	14.9%
Married	57.6%	69.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	5.7%	8.7%
Divorced	8.0%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.1%
Kindergarten	11	3.3%
Elementary school	162	49.1%
High school	106	32.1%
College / grad school	44	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.5%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 9.8%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Public administration 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Professional & management 2.5%

Other services 1.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 4.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	38.9%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	23.6%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,413	97.4%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,425	98.3%
Born in same state	1,422	98.1%
Born in different state	1,188	81.9%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.7%
Not a US citizen	18	72.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	258	17.8%
Italian	146	10.1%
French	81	5.6%
English	33	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	30	2.1%
Arab	20	1.4%
German	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54977

What city is ZIP code 54977 in?

ZIP code 54977 is primarily assigned to Scandinavia, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54977 in?

ZIP code 54977 falls within Waupaca County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54977 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 54977 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54977 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 54977 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54977?

ZIP code 54977 has an estimated population of 1,450 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54977?

The median home value in ZIP code 54977 is $232,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 54977 in?

ZIP code 54977 observes the CST timezone.