ZIP code 54401
Where is ZIP code 54401?
Wausau, Wisconsin
Marathon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 54401 belongs to Wausau, Wisconsin in Marathon County. 54401 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 534 and 715. About 31,692 people live in the 54401 area, where the median household income is $71,586. The closest ZIP codes are 54417 (Brokaw, 5 mi northeast), 54402 (Wausau, 5.4 mi southwest) and 54448 (Marathon, 7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 54401 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wausau |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Marathon County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 534, 715 |
| Coordinates | 44.9654, -89.7066 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 544 |
Population and income in 54401
| Population | 31,692 · higher than 95% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 377 · higher than 78% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.6 years · lower than 70% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $71,586 · lower than 60% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,525 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $196,700 · lower than 69% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,018 a month |
| Housing units | 14,288 |
| Households | 13,449 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 84.17 sq mi (plus 1.96 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 54401. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 54401
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54417 | Brokaw, WI | 5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 54402 | Wausau, WI | 5.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 54448 | Marathon, WI | 7 mi W | Standard |
| 54474 | Rothschild, WI | 7 mi SE | Standard |
| 54476 | Schofield, WI | 7.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 54403 | Wausau, WI | 8.6 mi E | Standard |
| 54455 | Mosinee, WI | 11.5 mi S | Standard |
| 54471 | Ringle, WI | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 54411 | Athens, WI | 14.8 mi W | Standard |
| 54452 | Merrill, WI | 14.9 mi N | Standard |
| 54426 | Edgar, WI | 15.5 mi W | Standard |
| 54408 | Aniwa, WI | 17.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 54401 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 54401
123 MAIN ST
WAUSAU WI 54401
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Rib Mountain: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (54401-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 54401?
- 54401 is a Wausau, Wisconsin ZIP code.
- What county is 54401 in?
- ZIP code 54401 is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 54401 in?
- 54401 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 54401?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 54401 use area codes 534 and 715.
- What is the population of ZIP code 54401?
- About 31,692 people live in ZIP code 54401, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 54401?
- The median household income in 54401 is $71,586 a year, lower than 60% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 54401?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 54401 are 54417 (Brokaw, 5 miles), 54402 (Wausau, 5.4 miles), 54448 (Marathon, 7 miles) and 54474 (Rothschild, 7 miles).