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
$78,889
Median income
$232,100
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 54170 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 296.0 square miles in Shiocton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 3,730 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 54170 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54170 sits at $78,889 (1% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $37,710. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $232,100 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54170 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Outagamie County, so you can benchmark 54170 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 54170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54170.

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 54170, Shiocton, 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

3,730

Population

296.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54170?

40.2

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$37,710

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54170 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,889 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,695

Total Housing Units

1,612

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$232,100

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$840

Median Rent

1978

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

+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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
54106 Black Creek, WI 4,997 6.1 mi

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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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