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Winneconne, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54986

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

4,770
65/sq mi
$93,189
Median income
$300,900
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54986 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54986 covers 73.7 square miles in Winneconne, Winnebago County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,770 residents on file, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54986 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,189 (19% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $52,688. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $300,900 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $867 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Winnebago County, letting you compare 54986 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 54986

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winneconne, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54986.

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 54986, Winneconne, 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

4,770

Population

73.7

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54986?

50.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$93,189

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$52,688

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54986 ranks nationally

Winneconne, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,189 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,690

Total Housing Units

2,197

Occupied Units

493

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$300,900

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$867

Median Rent

1978

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54986 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 171
2021 +12.1% 192
2022 +14.1% 219
2023 +10.3% 242
2024 +11.2% 269

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 99 business establishments in ZIP 54986, employing approximately 1,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,993,000.

99

Businesses

1,194

Employees

$58.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 15 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 15 15.2%
Retail trade 12 12.1%
Construction 11 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 9.1%
Manufacturing 7 7.1%
Finance and insurance 6 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.0%
Wholesale trade 3 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.0%

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 54986 vs 54963 →

ZIP 54986 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 54986 ranks #3 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 54986 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 54986 ranks #3 of 7 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
54963 Omro, WI 6,917 5.5 mi
54927 Butte Des Morts, WI 538 4.8 mi
54947 Larsen, WI 2,601 6.2 mi
54980 Waukau, WI 149 9.5 mi
54940 Fremont, WI 4,020 8.6 mi
54904 Oshkosh, WI 20,623 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winnebago County

54956 standard
Neenah, WI
Pop: 42,696
54915 standard
Appleton, WI
Pop: 41,855
54901 standard
Oshkosh, WI
Pop: 37,710
54952 standard
Menasha, WI
Pop: 25,729
54902 standard
Oshkosh, WI
Pop: 22,375
54904 standard
Oshkosh, WI
Pop: 20,623

Related Areas

Winnebago County Winneconne, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54986 in? ▼
ZIP code 54986 (Winneconne) 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 54986? ▼
ZIP code 54986 in Winneconne, WI has a population of 4,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54986? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54986 is $93,189, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54986? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54986 is $300,900, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54986? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54986 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54986? ▼
ZIP code 54986 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 1,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54986? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54986 are: Health care and social assistance (15), Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54986? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54986 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 54986? ▼
In ZIP code 54986, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 54986? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54986 is 23.3 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 54986? ▼
In ZIP code 54986, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54986? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54986 is 4.1% 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.