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Waukau, WI
Census-designated place in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54980.
Population
325
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
234
ZIP codes
1
Waukau and its ZIP codes
Waukau at a glance
- Waukau is about 2.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Waukau, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Waukau.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,173
93,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,289
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.41B
FY 2026, $19,862 per person
PPP loans
$25.5K
2 loans, 3 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Waukau, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
413
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 10°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waukau, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Waukau
1 in or overlapping Waukau. Population shown
Cities near Waukau
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OmroCity | 3.7 mi | 2.4 |
| EurekaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| WinneconneVillage | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| BerlinCity | 9.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Butte des MortsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| RiponCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| OshkoshCity | 11 mi | 27.5 |
| RosendaleVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Green LakeCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| TustinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Van DyneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Poy SippiCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| BrandonVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| FairwaterVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| RedgraniteVillage | 18 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waukau, WI in?
- Waukau is in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Waukau, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waukau include 54980.
- What is the population of Waukau, WI?
- About 325 people live in Waukau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waukau?
- Nearby places include Omro (3.7 mi), Eureka (4 mi), Winneconne (9 mi), Berlin (9.2 mi), Butte des Morts (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023