Oconto, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54153
Oconto County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,252
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,684
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oconto pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54153 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 54153 (Oconto, WI) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.6 in 2023 to 218.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54153 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oconto, Oconto County, Wisconsin, home to 7,252 residents across 261.8 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54153 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,684 (10% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,879. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,500 (30% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oconto County, so 54153 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 54153
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oconto, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54153.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 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 54153, Oconto, 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
7,252
Population
261.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54153?
46.3
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$70,684
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$38,879
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54153 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Oconto, 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)
$70,684 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
3,656housing units
3,656
Total Housing Units
3,307
Occupied Units
349
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1966
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54153 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 129 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 142 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 166 |
| 2023 | +17.7% | 196 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 218 |
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 161 business establishments in ZIP 54153, employing approximately 2,084 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,715,000.
161
Businesses
2,084
Employees
$94.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 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 54153 vs 54101 →
ZIP 54153 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54153
Oconto (54153)
7,252 residents
- 54157
Peshtigo (54157)
5,986 residents
- 54101 2,751
Abrams (54101)
2,751 residents
- 54112 2,284
Coleman (54112)
2,284 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54153 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54153 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54101
Abrams (54101)
$94,500 median income
- 54112
Coleman (54112)
$71,141 median income
- 54153
Oconto (54153)
$70,684 median income
- 54157
Peshtigo (54157)
$70,469 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54153 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54153, 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 (7,252 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 54153 in?
ZIP code 54153 (Oconto) is located in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Oconto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oconto-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54153?
ZIP code 54153 in Oconto, WI has a population of 7,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54153?
The median household income in ZIP 54153 is $70,684, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54153?
The median home value in ZIP 54153 is $174,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54153?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54153 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54153?
ZIP code 54153 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 2,084 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54153?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54153 are: Health care and social assistance (27), Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54153?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54153 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 54153?
In ZIP code 54153, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 54153?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54153 is 25.8 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 54153?
In ZIP code 54153, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54153?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54153 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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