Waupaca County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 14 ZIP codes · 14 cities
14
ZIP codes
51,570
population (2021)
-1.6%
pop change since 2010
55135
FIPS code
Waupaca County ZIP code map
About Waupaca County
Waupaca County is located in Wisconsin and contains 14 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 51,570 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.6% from 52,410 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Waupaca County is 55135.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 51,570 |
| 2010 population | 52,410 |
| Change | -1.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55135 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Waupaca County
Big Falls
Clintonville
Embarrass
Fremont
Iola
King
Manawa
Marion
New London
Ogdensburg
Readfield
Scandinavia
Waupaca
Weyauwega
ZIP codes for Waupaca County, WI (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54926 | Big Falls | Waupaca | View map |
| 54929 | Clintonville | Waupaca | View map |
| 54933 | Embarrass | Waupaca | View map |
| 54940 | Fremont | Waupaca | View map |
| 54945 | Iola | Waupaca | View map |
| 54946 | King | Waupaca | View map |
| 54949 | Manawa | Waupaca | View map |
| 54950 | Marion | Waupaca | View map |
| 54961 | New London | Waupaca | View map |
| 54962 | Ogdensburg | Waupaca | View map |
| 54969 | Readfield | Waupaca | View map |
| 54977 | Scandinavia | Waupaca | View map |
| 54981 | Waupaca | Waupaca | View map |
| 54983 | Weyauwega | Waupaca | View map |
Demographics & statistics
58,898
Population
44.9
Median age
$69,560
Median household income
$38,809
Per capita income
$189,910
Median home value
$808
Median monthly rent
80.8%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
23,658
Housing units
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,547
Under 5
1,501
1,631
5–9
1,584
1,893
10–14
1,838
1,714
15–19
1,664
1,494
20–24
1,450
3,136
25–34
3,045
3,576
35–44
3,472
3,905
45–54
3,790
2,403
55–59
2,332
2,535
60–64
2,460
3,524
65–74
3,421
1,690
75–84
1,640
839
85+
814
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,259 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 46,639 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 11,928 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 44.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
2.6%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,107 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,908 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,578 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 1,044 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 536 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 387 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 240 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $69,560 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k–$300k
23.9%
$300k–$500k
16.3%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,910 |
| Median rent / month | $808 |
| Owner occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter occupied | 19.2% |
| Vacant | 15.7% |
| Single-family detached | 83.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 33.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.4% |
| Electricity | 8.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.6% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 10.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,336 | 55.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,183 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,736 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,122 | 19.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,436 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,591 | 34.9% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 18.3% |
| Married | 56.1% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
45.3%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 732 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 538 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,629 | 47.0% |
| High school | 2,963 | 27.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,889 | 15.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
30.0%
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Retail trade
8.9%
Construction
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Professional & management
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.3% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 26.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.9% |
| Retirement income | 28.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,736 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,850 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 707 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 511 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 57 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 57,974 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 57,836 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 49,495 | 85.1% |
| Foreign born | 138 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 924 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 481 | 49.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,557 | 9.4% |
| Polish | 4,128 | 7% |
| French | 3,458 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 2,244 | 3.8% |
| English | 1,698 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 893 | 1.5% |
| German | 798 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 339 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 97 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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