Omro, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54963
Winnebago County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,917
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,227
- Median income Above-median income area
- $238,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Omro pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54963 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 54963 (Omro, WI) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.5 in 2023 to 228.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54963 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omro, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, home to 6,917 residents across 198.2 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54963 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,227 (10% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,853. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 1.3%. Median home value is $238,200 (4% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $913; 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Winnebago County, so 54963 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 54963
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omro, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54963.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 54963, Omro, 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
6,917
Population
198.2
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54963?
42.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.0%
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?
$86,227
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$42,853
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54963 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Omro, 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)
$86,227 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
3,317housing units
3,317
Total Housing Units
3,088
Occupied Units
229
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,200
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$913
Median Rent
1977
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54963 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 147 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 166 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 188 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 209 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 228 |
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 127 business establishments in ZIP 54963, employing approximately 912 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,479,000.
127
Businesses
912
Employees
$37.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 24.4% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.1% |
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 54963 vs 54980 →
ZIP 54963 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54904
Oshkosh (54904)
20,623 residents
- 54963 6,917
Omro (54963)
6,917 residents
- 54986 4,770
Winneconne (54986)
4,770 residents
- 54964 1,022
Pickett (54964)
1,022 residents
- 54927 538
Butte Des Morts (54927)
538 residents
- 54980 149
Waukau (54980)
149 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54963 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54963 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54927
Butte Des Morts (54927)
$128,523 median income
- 54904
Oshkosh (54904)
$93,341 median income
- 54986
Winneconne (54986)
$93,189 median income
- 54963
Omro (54963)
$86,227 median income
- 54964
Pickett (54964)
$82,857 median income
- 54980 $31,711
Waukau (54980)
$31,711 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54963 ranks #4 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 54963, 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 (6,917 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 54963 in?
ZIP code 54963 (Omro) 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 54963?
ZIP code 54963 in Omro, WI has a population of 6,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54963?
The median household income in ZIP 54963 is $86,227, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54963?
The median home value in ZIP 54963 is $238,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54963?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54963 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54963?
ZIP code 54963 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 912 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54963?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54963 are: Construction (31), Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54963?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54963 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 54963?
In ZIP code 54963, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 54963?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54963 is 24.6 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 54963?
In ZIP code 54963, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54963?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54963 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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