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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
$87,426
Median income
$269,700
Median home value
38.3%
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 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.

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $43,615. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $269,700 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,028 monthly, and 71.9% of units 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. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 54915 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 54915?

39.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$87,426

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,709

Total Housing Units

18,204

Occupied Units

505

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$269,700

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54915 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54915 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 54915 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Winnebago County

54956 standard
Neenah, WI
Pop: 42,696
54901 standard
Oshkosh, WI
Pop: 37,710
54952 standard
Menasha, WI
Pop: 25,729
54902 standard
Oshkosh, WI
Pop: 22,375
54904 standard
Oshkosh, WI
Pop: 20,623
54963 standard
Omro, WI
Pop: 6,917

Related Areas

Winnebago County Appleton, WI Wisconsin

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.