Wittenberg, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54499

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

3,223
11/sq mi: $63,816
Median income: $183,600
Median home value: 16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 54499 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 293.0 square miles in Wittenberg, Shawano County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 3,223 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 54499 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54499 sits at $63,816 (18% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,564. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $183,600 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $706 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54499 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawano County, so you can benchmark 54499 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 54499

Accommodation and food services

12
Health care and social assistance

11
Retail trade

10
Construction

8
Wholesale trade

8

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54499, Wittenberg, WI · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 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

3,223

Population

293.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54499?

47.8

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%

African American 2.8%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$34,564

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54499 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,816 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,323

Total Housing Units

1,162

Occupied Units

161

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

$183,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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.

Businesses

1,077

Employees

$42.4M

Annual Payroll

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 →

54499

3,223
54486

2,290
54427

1,099

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54499 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

54427

$83,958
54499

$63,816
54486

$60,528

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
54427	Eland, WI	1,099	4.6 mi
54486	Tigerton, WI	2,290	7.7 mi

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Shawano County Wittenberg, WI Wisconsin

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.