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Appleton, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54914

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

30,475
661/sq mi
$79,875
Median income
$237,400
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Appleton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
661
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54914 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54914 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.1 square miles in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 30,475 residents, producing a population density of 661 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 54914 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54914 sits at $79,875 (2% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $56,720. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $237,400 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $989 per month, and 60.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54914 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Outagamie County, so you can benchmark 54914 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 54914

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54914.

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 54914, Appleton, 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

30,475

Population

46.1

Area (sq mi)

661

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54914?

37.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$79,875

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$56,720

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54914 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,875 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

14,289

Total Housing Units

13,888

Occupied Units

401

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$237,400

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$989

Median Rent

1976

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54914 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 154
2021 +10.1% 169
2022 +17.1% 198
2023 +10.4% 219
2024 +7.6% 235

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 1,063 business establishments in ZIP 54914, employing approximately 23,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,444,743,000.

1,063

Businesses

23,429

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 156 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 101 9.5%
Construction 96 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 96 9.0%
Finance and insurance 93 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 8.4%
Wholesale trade 82 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 74 7.0%
Manufacturing 65 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 33 3.1%
Information 19 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.5%
Educational services 14 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%

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 54914 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54914 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54914 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54914 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
54942 Greenville, WI 8,580 4.1 mi
54911 Appleton, WI 26,674 4.8 mi
54956 Neenah, WI 42,696 6.2 mi
54915 Appleton, WI 41,855 6.1 mi
54136 Kimberly, WI 6,406 6.8 mi
54913 Appleton, WI 17,629 6.5 mi
54952 Menasha, WI 25,729 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Outagamie County

54911 standard
Appleton, WI
Pop: 26,674
54130 standard
Kaukauna, WI
Pop: 25,108
54913 standard
Appleton, WI
Pop: 17,629
54942 standard
Greenville, WI
Pop: 8,580
54140 standard
Little Chute, WI
Pop: 8,533
54944 standard
Hortonville, WI
Pop: 8,257

Related Areas

Outagamie County Appleton, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54914 in? ▼
ZIP code 54914 (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 54914? ▼
ZIP code 54914 in Appleton, WI has a population of 30,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54914? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54914 is $79,875, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54914? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54914 is $237,400, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54914? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54914 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54914? ▼
ZIP code 54914 has 1,063 business establishments employing approximately 23,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54914? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54914 are: Retail trade (156), Other services (except public administration) (101), Construction (96). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54914? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54914 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 54914? ▼
In ZIP code 54914, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 54914? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54914 is 19.9 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 54914? ▼
In ZIP code 54914, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54914? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54914 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Appleton, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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