Waupaca
City in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Waupaca is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, with 6,282 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is King, 2.8 miles W.
- 6,282residents (2020 Census)
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.5 km²
- 793 / sq mipopulation density
- 54981ZIP code
About Waupaca
Waupaca ( wə-PAK-ə) is a city in and the county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,282 at the 2020 census.
The city is located mostly within the Town of Waupaca, and it is politically independent of the town. A portion extends west into the adjacent Town of Farmington, and there is also a noncontiguous area of the city in the Town of Lind to the south. The city is divided into natural areas, city areas, and industrial areas.
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Living in Waupaca
- Median household income
- $52,727
- Median home value
- $175,600
- Median rent
- $783/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Waupaca had 6,282 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,282 |
|---|---|
| Density | 793 per sq mi (306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waupaca at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Waupaca County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,282 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.92 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Coordinates | 44.3500° N, 89.0700° W |
| ZIP code | 54981 |
| Official website | cityofwaupaca.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5584375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waupaca
- King2.8 mi W
- Chain O' Lakes4.9 mi W
- Weyauwega7.0 mi E
- Ogdensburg7.7 mi N
- Scandinavia8.5 mi NW
- Manawa10.7 mi NE
- Iola11.3 mi N
- Fremont11.5 mi SE
- Amherst12.5 mi NW
- Northport13.3 mi E
- Pine River13.9 mi S
- Amherst Junction14.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waupaca
What county is Waupaca in?
Waupaca is in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Waupaca, WI?
6,282 people lived in Waupaca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waupaca, WI?
The ZIP code of Waupaca is 54981.
What towns are near Waupaca?
King (2.8 mi), Chain O' Lakes (4.9 mi), Weyauwega (7.0 mi), Ogdensburg (7.7 mi), Scandinavia (8.5 mi).
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