PlainZIP

Ripon, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54971

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

10,827
38/sq mi
$66,699
Median income
$193,000
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ripon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54971 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54971 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, home to 10,827 residents across 285.7 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54971 reports a modest median household income of $66,699 (15% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,195. Poverty here runs at 11.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Housing costs here run $193,000 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $778 a month; 71.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54971, 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 54971

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ripon, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54971.

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 54971, Ripon, 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

10,827

Population

285.7

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54971?

44.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$66,699

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$39,195

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54971 ranks nationally

Ripon, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,699 41st percentile higher than 41% 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

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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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,810

Total Housing Units

4,507

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$193,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$778

Median Rent

1968

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54971 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 140
2021 +9.5% 153
2022 +19.8% 184
2023 +7.2% 197
2024 +11.9% 220

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 262 business establishments in ZIP 54971, employing approximately 5,365 people with a combined annual payroll of $290,514,000.

262

Businesses

5,365

Employees

$290.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 39 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 32 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 32 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 31 11.8%
Construction 27 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 20 7.6%
Manufacturing 14 5.3%
Finance and insurance 13 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.2%
Wholesale trade 8 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.3%
Information 4 1.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.1%

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 54971 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 54971 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54971 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 54971 ranks #4 of 6 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
53931 Fairwater, WI 237 8.1 mi
54964 Pickett, WI 1,022 7.1 mi
53919 Brandon, WI 2,629 8.8 mi
54980 Waukau, WI 149 9.3 mi
54923 Berlin, WI 8,733 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fond du Lac County

54935 standard
Fond Du Lac, WI
Pop: 41,651
54937 standard
Fond Du Lac, WI
Pop: 19,112
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 Ripon, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54971 in? ▼
ZIP code 54971 (Ripon) 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 54971? ▼
ZIP code 54971 in Ripon, WI has a population of 10,827 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54971? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54971 is $66,699, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54971? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54971 is $193,000, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54971? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54971 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54971? ▼
ZIP code 54971 has 262 business establishments employing approximately 5,365 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54971? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54971 are: Retail trade (39), Health care and social assistance (32), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54971? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54971 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 54971? ▼
In ZIP code 54971, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 54971? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54971 is 20.0 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 54971? ▼
In ZIP code 54971, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54971? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54971 is 11.4% 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.