Marathon City
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Marathon City is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, with 1,576 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,286 ft (392 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgar, 5.6 miles W.
- 1,576residents (2020 Census)
- 1,286 ftelevation · 392 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 486 / sq mipopulation density
- 54448ZIP code
About Marathon City
Marathon City is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,576 at the 2020 census. The village was incorporated from a part of the original area of the town of Marathon. The village dates back to 1856. The name of the village commemorates the Battle of Marathon.
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Living in Marathon City
- Median household income
- $89,519
- Median home value
- $198,200
- Median rent
- $853/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Marathon City had 1,576 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,576 |
|---|---|
| Density | 486 per sq mi (188 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marathon City at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Marathon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,576 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9390° N, 89.8501° W |
| ZIP code | 54448 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5549100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marathon City
- Edgar5.6 mi W
- Rib Mountain8.7 mi E
- Fenwood9.5 mi SW
- Wausau10.1 mi E
- Schofield11.3 mi E
- Maine11.6 mi NE
- Rothschild12.1 mi E
- Athens13.0 mi NW
- Mosinee13.0 mi SE
- Stratford14.6 mi SW
- Weston15.1 mi E
- Kronenwetter15.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marathon City
What county is Marathon City in?
Marathon City is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Marathon City, WI?
1,576 people lived in Marathon City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marathon City, WI?
The ZIP code of Marathon City is 54448.
What is the elevation of Marathon City?
1,286 feet (392 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marathon City?
Edgar (5.6 mi), Rib Mountain (8.7 mi), Fenwood (9.5 mi), Wausau (10.1 mi), Schofield (11.3 mi).
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