54980 ZIP Code — Waukau, WI

Winnebago County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54980 is located in Waukau, Wisconsin, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54980

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 $163,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54980 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

255

population

0.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54980 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54980

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54980. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waukau	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	255
Population density	729 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	0.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.9886
Longitude	-88.7769
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	44.4%	40.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

255

Population

729

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

Median household income

$30,513

Per capita income

$163,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

143

Housing units

1.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	47	18.4%
18 and over	208	81.6%
65 and over	120	47.1%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	255	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	40.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	5.2%

$25k–$35k 65.8%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	65.8%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 78.3%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	78.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	65.8%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	67.8%
2 vehicles	3.9%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	22.4%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	7.9%
Female householder, no spouse	103	67.8%
Households with children under 18	26	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	73.7%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	19.7%
Married	64.9%	19.1%
Separated	15.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	57.8%
Divorced	0.0%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 79.8%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	1.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	25.5%
Elementary school	13	27.7%
High school	22	46.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.0%

Retail trade 17.0%

Professional & management 17.0%

Construction 11.0%

Other services 10.0%

Public administration 9.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.7%
Retirement income	67.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	23.8%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.9%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	255	100.0%
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)	255	100.0%
Born in same state	255	100.0%
Born in different state	240	94.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	130	51%
Italian	27	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	7.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.6%
Internet access	34.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54980

What city is ZIP code 54980 in?

ZIP code 54980 is primarily assigned to Waukau, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54980 in?

ZIP code 54980 falls within Winnebago County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54980 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 54980 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54980 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 54980 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54980 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 54980 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54980?

The median home value in ZIP code 54980 is $163,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 54980 in?

ZIP code 54980 observes the CST timezone.