Sherwood, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54169
Calumet County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,600
- 294/sq mi High-density area
- $109,524
- Median income Above-median income area
- $351,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sherwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 294
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54169 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54169 covers 8.8 square miles in Sherwood, Calumet County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,600 residents on file, a density of 294 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54169 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,524 (40% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,843. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 0.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $351,200 (41% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 96.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,173.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calumet County, so 54169 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 54169
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sherwood, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54169.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 54169, Sherwood, 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
2,600
Population
8.8
Area (sq mi)
294
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54169?
44.1
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$109,524
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$51,843
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54169 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Sherwood, 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)
$109,524 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
1,270housing units
1,270
Total Housing Units
1,244
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$351,200
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,173
Median Rent
2001
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
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54169 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 150 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 161 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 187 |
| 2023 | +21.3% | 227 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 225 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 54169, employing approximately 328 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,381,000.
70
Businesses
328
Employees
$12.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.3% |
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 54169 vs 54952 →
ZIP 54169 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
- 54140 8,533
Little Chute (54140)
8,533 residents
- 54136 6,406
Kimberly (54136)
6,406 residents
- 54129 3,477
Hilbert (54129)
3,477 residents
- 54113 3,325
Combined Locks (54113)
3,325 residents
- 54169 2,600
Sherwood (54169)
2,600 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54169 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54169 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
- 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
- 54129
Hilbert (54129)
$67,381 median income
- 54911
Appleton (54911)
$67,001 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54169 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54952 | Menasha, WI | 25,729 | 3.0 mi |
| 54113 | Combined Locks, WI | 3,325 | 6.2 mi |
| 54129 | Hilbert, WI | 3,477 | 4.9 mi |
| 53088 | Stockbridge, WI | 379 | 7.4 mi |
| 54140 | Little Chute, WI | 8,533 | 7.8 mi |
| 54915 | Appleton, WI | 41,855 | 6.0 mi |
| 54136 | Kimberly, WI | 6,406 | 7.0 mi |
| 54123 | Forest Junction, WI | 238 | 7.1 mi |
| 54130 | Kaukauna, WI | 25,108 | 9.6 mi |
| 54911 | Appleton, WI | 26,674 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54169, 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 (2,600 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 54169 in?
ZIP code 54169 (Sherwood) is located in Calumet County, Wisconsin. Calumet County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calumet-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54169?
ZIP code 54169 in Sherwood, WI has a population of 2,600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54169?
The median household income in ZIP 54169 is $109,524, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54169?
The median home value in ZIP 54169 is $351,200, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54169?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54169 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54169?
ZIP code 54169 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 328 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54169?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54169 are: Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54169?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54169 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 54169?
In ZIP code 54169, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 54169?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54169 is 26.4 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 54169?
In ZIP code 54169, approximately 96.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54169?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54169 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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