Hortonville, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54944
Outagamie County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,257
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,523
- Median income Above-median income area
- $346,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hortonville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54944 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 54944 (Hortonville, WI) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.5 in 2023 to 238.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54944 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, home to 8,257 residents across 175.3 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54944 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,523 (29% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,680. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $346,200 (39% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 86.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $924.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Outagamie County, so 54944 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 54944
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hortonville, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54944.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 54944, Hortonville, 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
8,257
Population
175.3
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54944?
44.7
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
1.9%
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?
$100,523
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$48,680
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54944 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Hortonville, 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)
$100,523 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
3,634housing units
3,634
Total Housing Units
3,560
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$346,200
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$924
Median Rent
1991
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54944 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 149 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 165 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 193 |
| 2023 | +13.9% | 219 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 239 |
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 187 business establishments in ZIP 54944, employing approximately 1,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,863,000.
187
Businesses
1,451
Employees
$68.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 18.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 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 54944 vs 54931 →
ZIP 54944 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
- 54961 14,266
New London (54961)
14,266 residents
- 54942 8,580
Greenville (54942)
8,580 residents
- 54944 8,257
Hortonville (54944)
8,257 residents
- 54947 2,601
Larsen (54947)
2,601 residents
- 54931 260
Dale (54931)
260 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54944 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54944 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
- 54944
Hortonville (54944)
$100,523 median income
- 54947
Larsen (54947)
$91,167 median income
- 54956
Neenah (54956)
$85,869 median income
- 54961
New London (54961)
$71,824 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54944 ranks #2 of 5 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 54944, 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 (8,257 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 54944 in?
ZIP code 54944 (Hortonville) 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 54944?
ZIP code 54944 in Hortonville, WI has a population of 8,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54944?
The median household income in ZIP 54944 is $100,523, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54944?
The median home value in ZIP 54944 is $346,200, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54944 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54944?
ZIP code 54944 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 1,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54944 are: Construction (34), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20), Retail trade (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54944?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54944 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 54944?
In ZIP code 54944, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 54944?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54944 is 24.1 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 54944?
In ZIP code 54944, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54944 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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