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Fond Du Lac, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54937

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,112
65/sq mi
$81,841
Median income
$272,200
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fond Du Lac pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54937 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54937 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fond Du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, home to 19,112 residents across 295.9 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54937 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,841 (5% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $43,920. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $272,200 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,132 per month, and 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54937, plus 6 more within Fond du Lac County, give a clearer read than the 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 54937

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fond Du Lac, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54937.

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 54937, Fond Du Lac, 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

19,112

Population

295.9

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54937?

46.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$81,841

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$43,920

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54937 ranks nationally

Fond Du Lac, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,841 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,284

Total Housing Units

8,887

Occupied Units

397

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$272,200

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,132

Median Rent

1986

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54937 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 135
2021 +8.4% 146
2022 +15.1% 168
2023 +13.1% 190
2024 +9.6% 209

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 399 business establishments in ZIP 54937, employing approximately 7,972 people with a combined annual payroll of $414,917,000.

399

Businesses

7,972

Employees

$414.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 50 12.5%
Retail trade 45 11.3%
Manufacturing 40 10.0%
Wholesale trade 36 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 36 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 36 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 28 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 28 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.8%
Finance and insurance 20 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.0%
Information 10 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%
Industries not classified 3 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 54937 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 54937 ranks #2 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 54937 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 54937 ranks #6 of 7 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
54935 Fond Du Lac, WI 41,651 0.9 mi
53019 Eden, WI 2,027 7.5 mi
54979 Van Dyne, WI 1,472 9.1 mi
53065 Oakfield, WI 2,226 8.7 mi
53006 Brownsville, WI 1,779 11.1 mi
53049 Malone, WI 2,451 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fond du Lac County

54935 standard
Fond Du Lac, WI
Pop: 41,651
54971 standard
Ripon, WI
Pop: 10,827
53010 standard
Campbellsport, WI
Pop: 7,681
53919 standard
Brandon, WI
Pop: 2,629
53049 standard
Malone, WI
Pop: 2,451
53065 standard
Oakfield, WI
Pop: 2,226

Related Areas

Fond du Lac County Fond Du Lac, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54937 in? ▼
ZIP code 54937 (Fond Du Lac) is located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Fond du Lac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fond-du-lac-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54937? ▼
ZIP code 54937 in Fond Du Lac, WI has a population of 19,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54937? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54937 is $81,841, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54937? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54937 is $272,200, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54937? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54937 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54937? ▼
ZIP code 54937 has 399 business establishments employing approximately 7,972 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54937? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54937 are: Construction (50), Retail trade (45), Manufacturing (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54937? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54937 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 54937? ▼
In ZIP code 54937, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 54937? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54937 is 21.5 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 54937? ▼
In ZIP code 54937, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54937? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54937 is 5.7% 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.