54915 ZIP Code
Appleton, Wisconsin
January 26, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 54915 |
| City/Town: | Appleton |
| County: | Outagamie |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,815 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,170 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,213 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,109 |
| Median Home Value: | $225,800 |
| Land Area: | 15.0 sq miles
39.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.2421, -88.3611 |
Population Information (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,815 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,246 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,569 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,658 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,880 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,069 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,820 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,498 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,944 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,703 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,137 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,222 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,704 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,478 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,896 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 806 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $225,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $913 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,109 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,563 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 546 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,726 | 72.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,837 | 27.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,890 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 528 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 780 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,700 | 25.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,806 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,906 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,873 | 26.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,297 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54915 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,170 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,842 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,094 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,213 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,046 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,038 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 943 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,561 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,753 | 86.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,486 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 778 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 37,852 | 86.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 795 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 128 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,114 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 880 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,046 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,949 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,689 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,053 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 124 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 495 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54915 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 449 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 422 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 938 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,217 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,865 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,081 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,628 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,077 | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,942 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 944 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54915 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,018 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,418 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 74 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 143 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 389 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,739 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54915 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 98 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 982 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,520 | 23.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 729 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,673 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,215 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 399 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,987 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,133 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,144 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,574 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 911 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 673 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,989 | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,854 | 79.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,740 | 26.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,552 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54915 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,360 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,709 | 26.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,015 | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 460 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 165 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,104 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54915 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,707 | 70.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,153 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 635 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 430 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,670 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 823 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 602 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 71 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54915 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,230 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,466 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,268 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,707 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,386 | 18.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,831 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,424 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 868 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 865 | 4.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54915 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 215 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,009 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,350 | 24.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,975 | 49.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,890 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 670 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54915 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,617 | 77.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 402 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,999 | 17.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 176 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 52 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 164 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 110 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54915 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 757 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,225 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,065 | 45.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,516 | 20.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54915 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 276 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 167 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,460 | 11.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,069 | 24.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,083 | 39.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,435 | 19.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 207 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54915 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,526 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $620 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $913 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,563 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,795 | 55.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,058 | 23.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,863 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,732 | 21.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,577 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,268 | 24.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54915 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,767 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,826 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,167 | 57.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 405 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,335 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,188 | 23.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54915 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,581 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 638 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 448 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,836 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,597 | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,062 | 19.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,226 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,498 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,541 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,405 | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 435 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,219 | 50.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,751 | 39.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54915 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,078 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,359 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,691 | 38.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,651 | 60.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 566 | 13.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54915 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,529 | 94.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 223 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,286 | 1025.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,286 | 1025.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,286 | 1025.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 176 | 78.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 105 | 47.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 107 | 48.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 615 | 275.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 11.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54915 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,157 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,687 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,470 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,540 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 571 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,274 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 85 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54915 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,563 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,846 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Appleton, WI54915