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Rib Mountain, WI
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54401.
Population
7,289
Land area
24.5sq mi
People per sq mi
297
ZIP codes
1
Rib Mountain and its ZIP codes
Rib Mountain at a glance
- Rib Mountain is about 2.7 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 131st among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $94,294, 22% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,900 (4% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,290 a month.
Local data for Rib Mountain, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rib Mountain, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,294
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$255,900
Median rent
$1,290/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.3%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,575), Polish Americans (897), Irish Americans (627).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marathon County. PPP loans are for Rib Mountain.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,545
69,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,589
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
How people get to work
Rib Mountain, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rib Mountain, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
753
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
199
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rib Mountain, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Rib Mountain
1 in or overlapping Rib Mountain. Population shown
Cities near Rib Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RothschildVillage | 3.4 mi | 6.5 |
| SchofieldCity | 3.6 mi | 2.1 |
| WausauCity | 4.4 mi | 19.2 |
| WestonVillage | 6.2 mi | 21.7 |
| KronenwetterVillage | 7.5 mi | 51.6 |
| MosineeCity | 8 mi | 7.8 |
| Marathon CityVillage | 8.3 mi | 3.2 |
| MaineVillage | 10 mi | 43.1 |
| KnowltonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| EdgarVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| HatleyVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| FenwoodVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| MerrillCity | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| StratfordVillage | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| AthensVillage | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| Junction CityVillage | 22 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rib Mountain, WI in?
- Rib Mountain is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Rib Mountain, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rib Mountain include 54401.
- What is the population of Rib Mountain, WI?
- About 7,289 people live in Rib Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rib Mountain?
- Nearby places include Rothschild (3.4 mi), Schofield (3.6 mi), Wausau (4.4 mi), Weston (6.2 mi), Kronenwetter (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023