54403 ZIP Code — Wausau, WI
Marathon County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54403 is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. It covers approximately 133.59 square miles and serves a population of 24,874 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
About ZIP code 54403
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 $173,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $65,515. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,874
population
133.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54403 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54403
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54403. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wausau | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54471 Ringle (7 mi)
54476 Schofield (8.7 mi)
54408 Aniwa (9.8 mi)
54474 Rothschild (10.9 mi)
54401 Wausau (11.1 mi)
54440 Hatley (15.4 mi)
54448 Marathon (16.2 mi)
54409 Antigo (16.4 mi)
54414 Birnamwood (17.3 mi)
54452 Merrill (18.1 mi)
54427 Eland (19.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,874 |
| Population density | 186 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 133.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.83 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.0194 |
| Longitude | -89.5046 |
| 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 | 45.6% | 39.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 36.4% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 20.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
24,874
Population
186
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$65,515
Median household income
$38,793
Per capita income
$173,200
Median home value
$894
Median monthly rent
67.2%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
7,778
Housing units
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
646
Under 5
656
772
5–9
785
765
10–14
778
710
15–19
722
694
20–24
705
1,443
25–34
1,467
1,840
35–44
1,869
1,361
45–54
1,383
712
55–59
723
815
60–64
828
1,473
65–74
1,497
638
75–84
649
468
85+
475
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,376 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 19,498 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,200 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 41.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.6%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,703 | 86.6% |
| Asian | 1,636 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,311 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 179 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 129 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.6% | 39.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 36.4% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 20.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $65,515 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
20.0%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,200 |
| Median rent / month | $894 |
| Owner occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter occupied | 32.8% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 72.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 18.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.3% |
| Electricity | 18.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.4% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 3.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,672 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 965 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,205 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,517 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,854 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,559 | 34.4% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.7% | 28.1% |
| Married | 50.5% | 48.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 300 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 204 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,477 | 49.6% |
| High school | 1,159 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 854 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Retail trade
11.2%
Finance & real estate
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Professional & management
7.3%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Construction
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
11.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.3% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 23.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,346 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,572 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 392 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 33 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 343 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,734 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 23,560 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 18,255 | 73.4% |
| Foreign born | 174 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,140 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 713 | 62.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,817 | 7.3% |
| French | 1,724 | 6.9% |
| Polish | 1,293 | 5.2% |
| English | 555 | 2.2% |
| Arab | 461 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 155 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 115 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54403
What city is ZIP code 54403 in?
ZIP code 54403 is primarily assigned to Wausau, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54403 in?
ZIP code 54403 falls within Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54403 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 54403 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54403?
The median home value in ZIP code 54403 is $173,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 54403?
ZIP code 54403 has an estimated population of 24,874 residents, with a density of 186 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54403?
The median household income in ZIP code 54403 is $65,515, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54403 in?
ZIP code 54403 observes the CST timezone.