ZIP Code 54494 - Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 54494 is located in Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin. Portions of 54494 are also in Port Edwards and Biron and Lake Wazeecha and Grant (Portage County) and Saratoga and Grand Rapids and Plover (Portage County) and Rome (town) and Rudolph (town). 54494 is primarily within Wood County, with some portions in Portage County and Adams County. Regionally, 54494 is located in the Wausau-Rhinelander Area.
ZIP Code 54494 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wisconsin Rapids |
| Primary County | Wood County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 27,267 |
| Area Code(s) | 534 / 715 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 54494 Map
54494 Demographics
54494 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Wisconsin based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 54494 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 54494 is White. The current unemployment level in 54494 is 4%.
| Population | 27,267 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.59% |
| Population Density | 192 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,552 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,148 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $447,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.38% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.24% |
54494 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,388 | 93.36% |
| Black | 95 | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,119 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 513 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
54494 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,961 | 86.45% |
| Black | 60 | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 173 | 5.05% |
| Native American | 51 | 1.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
54494 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,522 | 8.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,169 | 12.08% |
| High School Diploma | 6,594 | 36.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 329 | 1.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 649 | 3.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,878 | 16.03% |
| Associates Degree | 2,558 | 14.25% |
| Masters Degree | 977 | 5.44% |
| Professional Degree | 186 | 1.04% |
| Doctorate Degree | 91 | 0.51% |
54494 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.34175873, -89.72846985 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 54494 | |
| Region | Wausau-Rhinelander Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI Stevens Point, WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 142 Square Miles |
54494 Schools
| School Districts in 54494 | |
| Elementary Schools in 54494 | |
| Middle Schools in 54494 | |
| High Schools in 54494 |
54494 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 51c - Glacial Lake Wisconsin Sand Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||