Wittenberg, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54499
Shawano County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,223
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,816
- Median income Near-median income area
- $183,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wittenberg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54499 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 54499 (Wittenberg, WI) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.4 in 2023 to 278.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54499 covers 293.0 square miles in Wittenberg, Shawano County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,223 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54499 reports a modest median household income of $63,816 (18% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,564. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $183,600 (26% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $706; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawano County, so 54499 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 54499
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wittenberg, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54499.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 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 54499, Wittenberg, 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
3,223
Population
293.0
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54499?
47.8
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.8%
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?
$63,816
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,564
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54499 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Wittenberg, 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)
$63,816 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,323housing units
1,323
Total Housing Units
1,162
Occupied Units
161
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$706
Median Rent
1975
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54499 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 151 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 173 |
| 2022 | -7.3% | 161 |
| 2023 | +60.7% | 258 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 279 |
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 83 business establishments in ZIP 54499, employing approximately 1,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,428,000.
83
Businesses
1,077
Employees
$42.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.8% |
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 54499 vs 54427 →
ZIP 54499 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54499
Wittenberg (54499)
3,223 residents
- 54486
Tigerton (54486)
2,290 residents
- 54427 1,099
Eland (54427)
1,099 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54499 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54499 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54427
Eland (54427)
$83,958 median income
- 54499
Wittenberg (54499)
$63,816 median income
- 54486
Tigerton (54486)
$60,528 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54499 ranks #2 of 3 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 54499, 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 (3,223 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 54499 in?
ZIP code 54499 (Wittenberg) is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin. Shawano County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shawano-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54499?
ZIP code 54499 in Wittenberg, WI has a population of 3,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54499?
The median household income in ZIP 54499 is $63,816, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54499?
The median home value in ZIP 54499 is $183,600, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54499?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54499 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54499?
ZIP code 54499 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 1,077 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54499?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54499 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Health care and social assistance (11), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54499?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54499 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 54499?
In ZIP code 54499, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 54499?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54499 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 54499?
In ZIP code 54499, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54499?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54499 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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