54984 ZIP Code — Wild Rose, WI

Waushara County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54984 is located in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, within Waushara County. It covers approximately 78.31 square miles and serves a population of 3,158 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54984

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $55,250. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54984 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,158

population

78.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54984 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54984

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54984. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wild Rose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54982 Wautoma (8.1 mi) 54965 Pine River (9 mi) 54970 Redgranite (9.8 mi) 54909 Almond (10 mi) 54981 Waupaca (10.4 mi) 54967 Poy Sippi (12.1 mi) 54966 Plainfield (14.4 mi) 54923 Berlin (16 mi) 54960 Neshkoro (16.1 mi) 54406 Amherst (17.1 mi) 54983 Weyauwega (17.2 mi) 54940 Fremont (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,158
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	78.31 sq mi
Water area	1.39 sq mi
Latitude	44.1728
Longitude	-89.2077
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	47.3%	47.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,158

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$55,250

Median household income

$35,385

Per capita income

$174,400

Median home value

$846

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

2,328

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

107

225

35–44

205

223

45–54

203

170

55–59

155

163

60–64

149

225

65–74

204

150

75–84

137

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	456	14.4%
18 and over	2,702	85.6%
65 and over	806	25.5%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Two or more races 4.3%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,859	85.7%
Hispanic or Latino	180	5.4%
Two or more races	143	4.3%
Other race	63	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	48	1.4%
Black or African American	42	1.3%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	47.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$55,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,400
Median rent / month	$846
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	47.3%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	41.4%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.3%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	39.4%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	653	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	75	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	362	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	350	24.3%
Households with children under 18	246	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	560	38.9%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	23.2%
Married	54.1%	50.2%
Separated	0.6%	1.0%
Widowed	3.9%	11.3%
Divorced	14.5%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.8%
Kindergarten	33	7.4%
Elementary school	162	36.2%
High school	155	34.6%
College / grad school	81	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.8%

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Construction 6.9%

Public administration 6.5%

Retail trade 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Other services 3.5%

Information 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 18.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,049	96.5%
Spanish	69	2.3%
Other Indo-European	69	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,073	97.3%
Born in same state	3,054	96.7%
Born in different state	2,537	80.3%
Foreign born	19	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	85	2.7%
Not a US citizen	34	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	309	9.8%
Polish	306	9.7%
French	306	9.7%
Arab	108	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	76	2.4%
Dutch	41	1.3%
Irish	10	0.3%
German	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54984

What city is ZIP code 54984 in?

ZIP code 54984 is primarily assigned to Wild Rose, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54984 in?

ZIP code 54984 falls within Waushara County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54984 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 54984 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54984 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 54984 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54984?

The median home value in ZIP code 54984 is $174,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 54984?

ZIP code 54984 has an estimated population of 3,158 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54984 in?

ZIP code 54984 observes the CST timezone.