Little Chute, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54140
Outagamie County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,533
- 1,026/sq mi High-density area
- $82,472
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little Chute pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,026
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54140 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54140 (Little Chute, WI) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.0 in 2023 to 241.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54140 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Chute, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, home to 8,533 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 1,026 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54140 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,472 (6% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,309. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 1.1%. Median home value is $227,000 (9% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,072; 65.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Outagamie County, so 54140 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 54140
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Chute, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54140.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54140, Little Chute, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,533
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
1,026
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54140?
36.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$82,472
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$41,309
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54140 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Little Chute, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$82,472 Top 37% higher than 63% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,515housing units
3,515
Total Housing Units
3,380
Occupied Units
135
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,000
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,072
Median Rent
1980
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54140 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 151 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 170 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 194 |
| 2023 | +13.9% | 221 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 241 |
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 202 business establishments in ZIP 54140, employing approximately 4,189 people with a combined annual payroll of $283,821,000.
202
Businesses
4,189
Employees
$283.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 16.8% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.5% |
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 54140 vs 54113 →
ZIP 54140 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54915
Appleton (54915)
41,855 residents
- 54911
Appleton (54911)
26,674 residents
- 54952
Menasha (54952)
25,729 residents
- 54130
Kaukauna (54130)
25,108 residents
- 54913
Appleton (54913)
17,629 residents
- 54140 8,533
Little Chute (54140)
8,533 residents
- 54136 6,406
Kimberly (54136)
6,406 residents
- 54113 3,325
Combined Locks (54113)
3,325 residents
- 54180 2,861
Wrightstown (54180)
2,861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54140 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54140 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54169
Sherwood (54169)
$109,524 median income
- 54913
Appleton (54913)
$105,385 median income
- 54180
Wrightstown (54180)
$94,375 median income
- 54113
Combined Locks (54113)
$93,490 median income
- 54130
Kaukauna (54130)
$89,131 median income
- 54915
Appleton (54915)
$87,426 median income
- 54140
Little Chute (54140)
$82,472 median income
- 54136
Kimberly (54136)
$69,495 median income
- 54952
Menasha (54952)
$69,196 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54140 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54113 | Combined Locks, WI | 3,325 | 1.6 mi |
| 54136 | Kimberly, WI | 6,406 | 1.9 mi |
| 54911 | Appleton, WI | 26,674 | 3.5 mi |
| 54915 | Appleton, WI | 41,855 | 3.8 mi |
| 54130 | Kaukauna, WI | 25,108 | 3.9 mi |
| 54952 | Menasha, WI | 25,729 | 6.0 mi |
| 54913 | Appleton, WI | 17,629 | 5.8 mi |
| 54169 | Sherwood, WI | 2,600 | 7.8 mi |
| 54180 | Wrightstown, WI | 2,861 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54140, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,533 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 54140 in?
ZIP code 54140 (Little Chute) 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 54140?
ZIP code 54140 in Little Chute, WI has a population of 8,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54140?
The median household income in ZIP 54140 is $82,472, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54140?
The median home value in ZIP 54140 is $227,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54140?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54140 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54140?
ZIP code 54140 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 4,189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54140?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54140 are: Construction (34), Manufacturing (27), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54140?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54140 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 54140?
In ZIP code 54140, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 54140?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54140 is 18.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54140?
In ZIP code 54140, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54140?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54140 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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