Appleton, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54911
Outagamie County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,674
- 1,242/sq mi High-density area
- $67,001
- Median income Near-median income area
- $216,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Appleton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,242
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54911 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 54911 (Appleton, WI) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.2 in 2023 to 241.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54911 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, with 26,674 residents across 21.5 square miles, a density of 1,242 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54911 reports a modest median household income of $67,001 (14% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,026. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $216,100 (13% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,037; 60.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Outagamie County, so 54911 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 54911
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Appleton, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54911.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
141 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
139 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
116 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
76 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 54911, Appleton, 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
26,674
Population
21.5
Area (sq mi)
1,242
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54911?
36.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
6.0%
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?
$67,001
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$39,026
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54911 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Appleton, 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)
$67,001 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
11,321housing units
11,321
Total Housing Units
10,585
Occupied Units
736
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,037
Median Rent
1957
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54911 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 156 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 175 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 198 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 225 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 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 923 business establishments in ZIP 54911, employing approximately 20,702 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,204,579,000.
923
Businesses
20,702
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 141 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 139 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 116 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 113 | 12.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 39 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 21 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.8% |
| Information | 15 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
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 54911 vs 54136 →
ZIP 54911 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54956
Neenah (54956)
42,696 residents
- 54915
Appleton (54915)
41,855 residents
- 54914
Appleton (54914)
30,475 residents
- 54911
Appleton (54911)
26,674 residents
- 54952
Menasha (54952)
25,729 residents
- 54130
Kaukauna (54130)
25,108 residents
- 54913
Appleton (54913)
17,629 residents
- 54140 8,533
Little Chute (54140)
8,533 residents
- 54136 6,406
Kimberly (54136)
6,406 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54911 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54911 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
- 54913
Appleton (54913)
$105,385 median income
- 54113
Combined Locks (54113)
$93,490 median income
- 54130
Kaukauna (54130)
$89,131 median income
- 54915
Appleton (54915)
$87,426 median income
- 54956
Neenah (54956)
$85,869 median income
- 54140
Little Chute (54140)
$82,472 median income
- 54914
Appleton (54914)
$79,875 median income
- 54136
Kimberly (54136)
$69,495 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54911 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54136 | Kimberly, WI | 6,406 | 2.3 mi |
| 54915 | Appleton, WI | 41,855 | 3.0 mi |
| 54140 | Little Chute, WI | 8,533 | 3.5 mi |
| 54913 | Appleton, WI | 17,629 | 4.2 mi |
| 54113 | Combined Locks, WI | 3,325 | 3.9 mi |
| 54914 | Appleton, WI | 30,475 | 4.8 mi |
| 54952 | Menasha, WI | 25,729 | 6.2 mi |
| 54130 | Kaukauna, WI | 25,108 | 7.2 mi |
| 54169 | Sherwood, WI | 2,600 | 8.9 mi |
| 54956 | Neenah, WI | 42,696 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54911, 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 (26,674 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 54911 in?
ZIP code 54911 (Appleton) 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 54911?
ZIP code 54911 in Appleton, WI has a population of 26,674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54911?
The median household income in ZIP 54911 is $67,001, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54911?
The median home value in ZIP 54911 is $216,100, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54911?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54911 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54911?
ZIP code 54911 has 923 business establishments employing approximately 20,702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54911?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54911 are: Health care and social assistance (141), Accommodation and food services (139), Other services (except public administration) (116). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54911?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54911 increased by 7.2% 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 54911?
In ZIP code 54911, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 54911?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54911 is 17.7 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 54911?
In ZIP code 54911, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54911?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54911 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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