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Krakow, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54137

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

1,115
17/sq mi
$85,714
Median income
$240,600
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Krakow pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54137 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54137 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.6 square miles in Krakow, Shawano County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 1,115 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 54137 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54137 sits at $85,714 (10% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $44,627. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $240,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $645 per month, and 95.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54137 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawano County, so you can benchmark 54137 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 →

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 54137, Krakow, 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

1,115

Population

67.6

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54137?

40.8

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$85,714

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$44,627

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54137 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,714 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

474

Total Housing Units

464

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.9%
Renter 4.1%

$240,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$645

Median Rent

1976

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

+24.5%

YoY Change (2022)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54137 have increased 24.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +1.2% 156
2019 +4.0% 162
2020 +3.6% 168
2021 +21.3% 204
2022 +24.5% 254

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 54137, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $998,000.

8

Businesses

38

Employees

$998K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 54137 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 54137 ranks #5 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 54137 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 54137 ranks #3 of 6 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
54127 Green Valley, WI 76 2.8 mi
54162 Pulaski, WI 9,065 6.6 mi
54154 Oconto Falls, WI 5,548 8.3 mi
54171 Sobieski, WI 3,362 7.3 mi
54111 Cecil, WI 2,132 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shawano County

54166 standard
Shawano, WI
Pop: 17,002
54107 standard
Bonduel, WI
Pop: 3,727
54414 standard
Birnamwood, WI
Pop: 3,404
54499 standard
Wittenberg, WI
Pop: 3,223
54486 standard
Tigerton, WI
Pop: 2,290
54111 standard
Cecil, WI
Pop: 2,132

Related Areas

Shawano County Krakow, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54137 in? ▼
ZIP code 54137 (Krakow) is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin. Shawano County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shawano-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54137? ▼
ZIP code 54137 in Krakow, WI has a population of 1,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54137? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54137 is $85,714, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54137? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54137 is $240,600, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54137? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54137 is White at 92.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54137? ▼
ZIP code 54137 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54137? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54137 increased by 24.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 54137? ▼
In ZIP code 54137, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 54137? ▼
In ZIP code 54137, approximately 95.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54137? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54137 is 4.7% 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 Krakow, WI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.