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 High-density area
- $79,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54914 (Appleton, WI) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.7 in 2023 to 235.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54914 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, with 30,475 residents across 46.1 square miles, a density of 661 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54914 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,875 (2% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,720. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 2.3%. Median home value is $237,400 (5% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $989; 60.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Outagamie County, so 54914 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 54914
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Appleton, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54914.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
156 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 establishments
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
93 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 54914, 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
30,475
Population
46.1
Area (sq mi)
661
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54914?
37.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
7.6%
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?
$79,875
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$56,720
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54914 ranks nationally
Appleton, WI 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
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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
14,289housing units
14,289
Total Housing Units
13,888
Occupied Units
401
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,400
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 54913
Appleton (54913)
17,629 residents
- 54942 8,580
Greenville (54942)
8,580 residents
- 54136 6,406
Kimberly (54136)
6,406 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54914 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54914 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54942
Greenville (54942)
$119,508 median income
- 54913
Appleton (54913)
$105,385 median income
- 54915
Appleton (54915)
$87,426 median income
- 54956
Neenah (54956)
$85,869 median income
- 54914
Appleton (54914)
$79,875 median income
- 54136
Kimberly (54136)
$69,495 median income
- 54952
Menasha (54952)
$69,196 median income
- 54911
Appleton (54911)
$67,001 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54914, 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 (30,475 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 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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