Appleton, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54915
Winnebago County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,855
- 1,029/sq mi High-density area
- $87,426
- Median income Above-median income area
- $269,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.3%
- 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 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,029
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54915 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 54915 (Appleton, WI) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.2 in 2023 to 242.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54915 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Appleton, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, with 41,855 residents across 40.7 square miles, a density of 1,029 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54915 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,426 (12% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,615. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $269,700 (8% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,028; 71.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Winnebago County, so 54915 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 54915
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Appleton, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54915.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
134 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
130 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
68 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 54915, 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
41,855
Population
40.7
Area (sq mi)
1,029
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54915?
39.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
5.7%
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?
$87,426
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$43,615
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54915 ranks nationally
Appleton, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$87,426 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
18,709housing units
18,709
Total Housing Units
18,204
Occupied Units
505
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,700
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,028
Median Rent
1984
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54915 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 157 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 173 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 199 |
| 2023 | +13.5% | 226 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 242 |
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 807 business establishments in ZIP 54915, employing approximately 19,631 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,221,605,000.
807
Businesses
19,631
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 134 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 130 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 68 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 3.1% |
| Information | 17 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
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 54915 vs 54136 →
ZIP 54915 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 54113 3,325
Combined Locks (54113)
3,325 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54915 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54915 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
- 54140
Little Chute (54140)
$82,472 median income
- 54914
Appleton (54914)
$79,875 median income
- 54136
Kimberly (54136)
$69,495 median income
- 54952
Menasha (54952)
$69,196 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54915 ranks #5 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 | 2.0 mi |
| 54911 | Appleton, WI | 26,674 | 3.0 mi |
| 54952 | Menasha, WI | 25,729 | 3.2 mi |
| 54113 | Combined Locks, WI | 3,325 | 2.9 mi |
| 54140 | Little Chute, WI | 8,533 | 3.8 mi |
| 54914 | Appleton, WI | 30,475 | 6.1 mi |
| 54913 | Appleton, WI | 17,629 | 7.2 mi |
| 54169 | Sherwood, WI | 2,600 | 6.0 mi |
| 54130 | Kaukauna, WI | 25,108 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54915, 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 (41,855 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 54915 in?
ZIP code 54915 (Appleton) is located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Winnebago County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winnebago-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54915?
ZIP code 54915 in Appleton, WI has a population of 41,855 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54915?
The median household income in ZIP 54915 is $87,426, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54915?
The median home value in ZIP 54915 is $269,700, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54915?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54915 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54915?
ZIP code 54915 has 807 business establishments employing approximately 19,631 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54915?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54915 are: Health care and social assistance (134), Retail trade (130), Accommodation and food services (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54915?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54915 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 54915?
In ZIP code 54915, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 54915?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54915 is 19.6 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 54915?
In ZIP code 54915, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54915?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54915 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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