Oconto Falls, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54154

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

5,548
26/sq mi
$59,767
Median income
$200,900
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oconto Falls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54154 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54154 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 215.9 square miles in Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 5,548 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 54154 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54154 sits at $59,767 (23% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $37,680. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $200,900 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $692 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54154 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oconto County, so you can benchmark 54154 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 54154

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54154.

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 54154, Oconto Falls, 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

5,548

Population

215.9

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54154?

43.9

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$59,767

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$37,680

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54154 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,767 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,745

Total Housing Units

2,548

Occupied Units

197

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$200,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$692

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

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

+20.6%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54154 have increased 20.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 145
2021 +14.6% 166
2022 +14.1% 190
2023 +13.1% 214
2024 +20.6% 259

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 131 business establishments in ZIP 54154, employing approximately 1,425 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,316,000.

131

Businesses

1,425

Employees

$62.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 25 19.1%
Retail trade 17 13.0%
Construction 16 12.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.6%
Manufacturing 7 5.3%
Finance and insurance 7 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.8%
Utilities 3 2.3%

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 54154 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 54154 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54154 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 54154 ranks #5 of 5 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 6.4 mi
54137 Krakow, WI 1,115 8.3 mi
54139 Lena, WI 3,096 8.2 mi
54101 Abrams, WI 2,751 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54154 in?
ZIP code 54154 (Oconto Falls) 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 54154?
ZIP code 54154 in Oconto Falls, WI has a population of 5,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54154?
The median household income in ZIP 54154 is $59,767, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54154?
The median home value in ZIP 54154 is $200,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54154?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54154 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54154?
ZIP code 54154 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54154?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54154 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Retail trade (17), Construction (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54154?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54154 increased by 20.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 54154?
In ZIP code 54154, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 54154?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54154 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54154?
In ZIP code 54154, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54154?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54154 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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