Shiocton, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54170
Outagamie County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,730
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,889
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shiocton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54170 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 54170 (Shiocton, WI) rose +21.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.2 in 2023 to 240.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54170 covers 296.0 square miles in Shiocton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,730 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54170 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,889 (1% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,710. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 2.4%. Median home value is $232,100 (7% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $840; 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Outagamie County, so 54170 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 54170
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shiocton, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54170.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 54170, Shiocton, 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
3,730
Population
296.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54170?
40.2
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.4%
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?
$78,889
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$37,710
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54170 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Shiocton, 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)
$78,889 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
1,695housing units
1,695
Total Housing Units
1,612
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,100
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$840
Median Rent
1978
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
+21.5%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54170 have increased 21.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 156 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 174 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 196 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 198 |
| 2024 | +21.5% | 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 60 business establishments in ZIP 54170, employing approximately 284 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,463,000.
60
Businesses
284
Employees
$19.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 26.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.0% |
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 54170 vs 54106 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54106 | Black Creek, WI | 4,997 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54170, 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 (3,730 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 54170 in?
ZIP code 54170 (Shiocton) 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 54170?
ZIP code 54170 in Shiocton, WI has a population of 3,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54170?
The median household income in ZIP 54170 is $78,889, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54170?
The median home value in ZIP 54170 is $232,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54170?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54170 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54170?
ZIP code 54170 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54170?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54170 are: Construction (16), Transportation and warehousing (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54170?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54170 increased by 21.5% 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 54170?
In ZIP code 54170, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 54170?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54170 is 31.2 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 54170?
In ZIP code 54170, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54170?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54170 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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