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Kimberly, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54136

Outagamie County, Wisconsin — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,406
1,188/sq mi
$69,495
Median income
$220,700
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kimberly pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
1,188
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54136 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54136 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.4 square miles in Kimberly, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 6,406 residents, producing a population density of 1,188 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54136 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54136 sits at $69,495 (11% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,417. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $220,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,152 per month, and 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54136 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Outagamie County, so you can benchmark 54136 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54136

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54136.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54136, Kimberly, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,406

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

1,188

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54136?

40.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,495

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$38,417

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54136 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,495 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,203

Total Housing Units

3,123

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$220,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,152

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54136 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 162
2021 +6.5% 173
2022 +16.8% 201
2023 +17.0% 236
2024 +2.7% 242

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 156 business establishments in ZIP 54136, employing approximately 2,137 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,288,000.

156

Businesses

2,137

Employees

$126.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 23 14.7%
Finance and insurance 20 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 20 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 14 9.0%
Construction 13 8.3%
Wholesale trade 13 8.3%
Manufacturing 11 7.0%
Retail trade 11 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 54136 vs 54113 →

ZIP 54136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54136 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54136 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
54113 Combined Locks, WI 3,325 1.6 mi
54915 Appleton, WI 41,855 2.0 mi
54140 Little Chute, WI 8,533 1.9 mi
54911 Appleton, WI 26,674 2.3 mi
54952 Menasha, WI 25,729 4.7 mi
54913 Appleton, WI 17,629 5.9 mi
54914 Appleton, WI 30,475 6.8 mi
54130 Kaukauna, WI 25,108 5.7 mi
54169 Sherwood, WI 2,600 7.0 mi
54129 Hilbert, WI 3,477 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Outagamie County

54914 standard
Appleton, WI
Pop: 30,475
54911 standard
Appleton, WI
Pop: 26,674
54130 standard
Kaukauna, WI
Pop: 25,108
54913 standard
Appleton, WI
Pop: 17,629
54942 standard
Greenville, WI
Pop: 8,580
54140 standard
Little Chute, WI
Pop: 8,533

Related Areas

Outagamie County Kimberly, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54136 in? ▼
ZIP code 54136 (Kimberly) is located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Outagamie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/outagamie-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54136? ▼
ZIP code 54136 in Kimberly, WI has a population of 6,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54136? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54136 is $69,495, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54136? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54136 is $220,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54136? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54136 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54136? ▼
ZIP code 54136 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 2,137 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54136? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54136 are: Health care and social assistance (23), Finance and insurance (20), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54136? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54136 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54136? ▼
In ZIP code 54136, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54136? ▼
In ZIP code 54136, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54136? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54136 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kimberly, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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