| ZIP Code | 54981 |
| ZIP Code Name | Waupaca |
| Primary County | Waupaca County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 14,867 |
| Area Code(s) | 274 / 535 / 715 / 920 |
| Current Time | CDT |
54981 is a United States ZIP Code located in Waupaca Wisconsin. Portions of 54981 are also in Chain O' Lakes and King and Dayton (Waupaca County) and Farmington (Waupaca County) and Waupaca (town) and Lind and Belmont (Portage County). 54981 is primarily within Waupaca County with some portions in Portage County and Waushara County. 54981 is within the Green Bay-Appleton Area.
54981 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Wisconsin based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 54981 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 54981 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 54981 is White. The current unemployment level in 54981 is 2.8%.
| Population | 14,867 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.11% |
| Population Density | 105 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,519 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $67,699 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $64,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 2.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.90% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,107 | 93.75% |
| Black | 241 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 495 | 3.29% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,849 | 93.1% |
| Black | 9 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 5.14% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 851 | 8.16% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,638 | 15.71% |
| High School Diploma | 3,702 | 35.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 285 | 2.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 795 | 7.63% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,581 | 15.16% |
| Associates Degree | 994 | 9.53% |
| Masters Degree | 473 | 4.54% |
| Professional Degree | 71 | 0.68% |
| Doctorate Degree | 34 | 0.33% |
| Coordinates | 44.32760239,-89.12784576 |
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| Regions | Green Bay-Appleton AreaWausau-Rhinelander Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Stevens Point, WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 142 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 51d - Central Sand Ridges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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