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 Moderate-density area
- $66,699
- Median income Near-median income area
- $193,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ripon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54971 (Ripon, WI) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.9 in 2023 to 220.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,195. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $193,000 (22% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $778; owner occupancy is 71.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fond du Lac County, so 54971 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 54971
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ripon, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54971.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54971?
44.2
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
2.7%
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?
$66,699
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$39,195
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54971 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Ripon, 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)
$66,699 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
4,810housing units
4,810
Total Housing Units
4,507
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,000
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 54971
Ripon (54971)
10,827 residents
- 54923
Berlin (54923)
8,733 residents
- 53919 2,629
Brandon (53919)
2,629 residents
- 54964 1,022
Pickett (54964)
1,022 residents
- 53931 237
Fairwater (53931)
237 residents
- 54980 149
Waukau (54980)
149 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54971 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54971 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53919
Brandon (53919)
$97,019 median income
- 54964
Pickett (54964)
$82,857 median income
- 53931
Fairwater (53931)
$71,250 median income
- 54971
Ripon (54971)
$66,699 median income
- 54923
Berlin (54923)
$66,223 median income
- 54980 $31,711
Waukau (54980)
$31,711 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54971, 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 (10,827 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 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.
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