Menasha, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54952

Winnebago County, Wisconsin — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,729
353/sq mi
$69,196
Median income
$213,200
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Menasha pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
353
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54952 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.9 square miles in Menasha, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 25,729 residents, producing a population density of 353 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54952 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54952 sits at $69,196 (11% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,895. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $213,200 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54952 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 54952 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54952

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54952.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54952, Menasha, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,729

Population

72.9

Area (sq mi)

353

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 54952?

38.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$69,196

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$38,895

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54952 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,196 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,476

Total Housing Units

11,981

Occupied Units

495

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$213,200

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$969

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54952 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 151
2021 +11.3% 168
2022 +13.5% 191
2023 +14.0% 217
2024 +4.6% 227

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 510 business establishments in ZIP 54952, employing approximately 9,376 people with a combined annual payroll of $568,724,000.

510

Businesses

9,376

Employees

$568.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 77 15.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 58 11.4%
Construction 56 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 52 10.2%
Retail trade 44 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 7.3%
Manufacturing 31 6.1%
Finance and insurance 30 5.9%
Wholesale trade 16 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.4%
Educational services 8 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Information 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 54952 vs 54915 →

ZIP 54952 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 54952 ranks #4 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 54952 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 54952 ranks #8 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
54915 Appleton, WI 41,855 3.2 mi
54169 Sherwood, WI 2,600 3.0 mi
54136 Kimberly, WI 6,406 4.7 mi
54113 Combined Locks, WI 3,325 4.6 mi
54140 Little Chute, WI 8,533 6.0 mi
54911 Appleton, WI 26,674 6.2 mi
53088 Stockbridge, WI 379 9.1 mi
54129 Hilbert, WI 3,477 7.9 mi
54130 Kaukauna, WI 25,108 8.9 mi
54914 Appleton, WI 30,475 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winnebago County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54952 in?
ZIP code 54952 (Menasha) 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 54952?
ZIP code 54952 in Menasha, WI has a population of 25,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54952?
The median household income in ZIP 54952 is $69,196, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54952?
The median home value in ZIP 54952 is $213,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54952?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54952 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54952?
ZIP code 54952 has 510 business establishments employing approximately 9,376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54952?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54952 are: Health care and social assistance (77), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (62), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54952?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54952 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 54952?
In ZIP code 54952, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 54952?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54952 is 20.6 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 54952?
In ZIP code 54952, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54952?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54952 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Menasha, WI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.