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King, WI
Census-designated place in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54946.
Population
1,399
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
635
ZIP codes
1
King and its ZIP codes
King at a glance
- King is about 5.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,183 a year, 9% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,900 (45% below Wisconsin).
Local data for King, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
King, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,183
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$145,900
Homeownership
93.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
59.9
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (316), Norwegian Americans (121), Polish Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waupaca County. PPP loans are for King.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,799
18,477 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,826
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$484M
FY 2026, $9,349 per person
How people get to work
King, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
King, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
478
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in King, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in King
1 in or overlapping King. Population shown
Cities near King
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaupacaCity | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Chain O' LakesCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.4 |
| ScandinaviaVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| OgdensburgVillage | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| WeyauwegaCity | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| AmherstVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| IolaVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| ManawaCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Wild RoseVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Amherst JunctionVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| FremontVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Pine RiverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Poy SippiCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| AlmondVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| NorthportCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is King, WI in?
- King is in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in King, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping King include 54946.
- What is the population of King, WI?
- About 1,399 people live in King, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near King?
- Nearby places include Waupaca (1.8 mi), Chain O' Lakes (2.7 mi), Scandinavia (8.3 mi), Ogdensburg (8.8 mi), Weyauwega (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023