PlainZIP

Van Dyne, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54979

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

1,472
22/sq mi
$109,868
Median income
$295,000
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Van Dyne pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54979 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54979 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Van Dyne, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,472 residents across 67.5 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54979 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,868 (41% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $35,765. Local economic indicators show a 1.0% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $295,000 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,365 monthly, and 83.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54979, 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 54979

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Van Dyne, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54979.

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 54979, Van Dyne, 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

1,472

Population

67.5

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54979?

39.0

Median Age

65.8%

Male

34.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$109,868

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$35,765

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54979 ranks nationally

Van Dyne, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,868 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

664

Total Housing Units

656

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$295,000

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,365

Median Rent

1971

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

+31.0%

YoY Change (2023)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54979 have increased 31.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -2.3% 144
2020 +2.1% 147
2021 +14.4% 168
2022 +15.4% 194
2023 +31.0% 254

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 54979, employing approximately 102 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,411,000.

24

Businesses

102

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 20.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 20.8%
Retail trade 3 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 12.5%

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 54979 vs 54902 →

ZIP 54979 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 54979 ranks #5 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 54979 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 54979 ranks #2 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
54902 Oshkosh, WI 22,375 5.6 mi
54932 Eldorado, WI 1,185 4.6 mi
54935 Fond Du Lac, WI 41,651 8.3 mi
54974 Rosendale, WI 1,581 8.5 mi
54937 Fond Du Lac, WI 19,112 9.1 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
54971 standard
Ripon, WI
Pop: 10,827
53010 standard
Campbellsport, WI
Pop: 7,681
53919 standard
Brandon, WI
Pop: 2,629
53049 standard
Malone, WI
Pop: 2,451

Related Areas

Fond du Lac County Van Dyne, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54979 in? ▼
ZIP code 54979 (Van Dyne) 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 54979? ▼
ZIP code 54979 in Van Dyne, WI has a population of 1,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54979? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54979 is $109,868, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54979? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54979 is $295,000, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54979? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54979 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54979? ▼
ZIP code 54979 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 102 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54979? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54979 are: Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54979? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54979 increased by 31.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 54979? ▼
In ZIP code 54979, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54979? ▼
In ZIP code 54979, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54979? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54979 is 1.0% 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.