Clintonville, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54929
Waupaca County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,746
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,626
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clintonville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54929 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 54929 (Clintonville, WI) rose +17.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.0 in 2023 to 223.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54929 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clintonville, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, home to 8,746 residents across 309.0 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54929 reports a modest median household income of $64,626 (17% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,792. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,100 (33% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $934; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waupaca County, so 54929 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 54929
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clintonville, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54929.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 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 54929, Clintonville, 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
8,746
Population
309.0
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54929?
42.9
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.4%
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?
$64,626
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$36,792
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54929 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Clintonville, 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)
$64,626 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
4,587housing units
4,587
Total Housing Units
3,919
Occupied Units
668
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$934
Median Rent
1962
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
+17.0%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54929 have increased 17.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 135 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 153 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 169 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 191 |
| 2024 | +17.0% | 224 |
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 194 business establishments in ZIP 54929, employing approximately 3,100 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,273,000.
194
Businesses
3,100
Employees
$147.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 15 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 5.7% |
| Information | 6 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.6% |
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 54929 vs 54933 →
ZIP 54929 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54166
Shawano (54166)
17,002 residents
- 54929
Clintonville (54929)
8,746 residents
- 54922 1,514
Bear Creek (54922)
1,514 residents
- 54928 450
Caroline (54928)
450 residents
- 54948 320
Leopolis (54948)
320 residents
- 54933 231
Embarrass (54933)
231 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54929 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54929 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54922
Bear Creek (54922)
$76,350 median income
- 54928
Caroline (54928)
$73,355 median income
- 54929
Clintonville (54929)
$64,626 median income
- 54933
Embarrass (54933)
$63,125 median income
- 54948
Leopolis (54948)
$62,969 median income
- 54166
Shawano (54166)
$62,791 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54929 ranks #3 of 6 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 54929, 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 (8,746 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 54929 in?
ZIP code 54929 (Clintonville) is located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Waupaca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waupaca-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54929?
ZIP code 54929 in Clintonville, WI has a population of 8,746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54929?
The median household income in ZIP 54929 is $64,626, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54929?
The median home value in ZIP 54929 is $167,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54929?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54929 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54929?
ZIP code 54929 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 3,100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54929?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54929 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54929?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54929 increased by 17.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 54929?
In ZIP code 54929, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 54929?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54929 is 21.2 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 54929?
In ZIP code 54929, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54929?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54929 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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