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Rothschild, WI
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54474.
Population
5,600
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
855
ZIP codes
1
Rothschild and its ZIP codes
Rothschild at a glance
- Rothschild is about 7.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 145th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $88,261 a year, 14% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,600 (24% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $970 a month.
Local data for Rothschild, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rothschild, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,261
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$203,600
Median rent
$970/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,319), Polish Americans (897), Irish Americans (574).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marathon County. PPP loans are for Rothschild.
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
PPP loans
$16.3M
101 loans, 1,885 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rothschild, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rothschild, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rothschild, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Rothschild
1 in or overlapping Rothschild. Population shown
Cities near Rothschild
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SchofieldCity | 2.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Rib MountainVillage | 3.4 mi | 24.5 |
| WestonVillage | 3.5 mi | 21.7 |
| KronenwetterVillage | 4.5 mi | 51.6 |
| WausauCity | 6.2 mi | 19.2 |
| MosineeCity | 7.1 mi | 7.8 |
| KnowltonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Marathon CityVillage | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| MaineVillage | 12 mi | 43.1 |
| HatleyVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| EdgarVillage | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| ElderonVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| FenwoodVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| ElandVillage | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| BirnamwoodVillage | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Junction CityVillage | 21 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rothschild, WI in?
- Rothschild is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Rothschild, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rothschild include 54474.
- What is the population of Rothschild, WI?
- About 5,600 people live in Rothschild, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rothschild?
- Nearby places include Schofield (2.8 mi), Rib Mountain (3.4 mi), Weston (3.5 mi), Kronenwetter (4.5 mi), Wausau (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023