54961 ZIP Code
New London, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54961 |
| City/Town: | New London |
| County: | Waupaca |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,232 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,040 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,247 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,332 |
| Median Home Value: | $192,500 |
| Land Area: | 124.1 sq miles
321.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.4102, -88.7617 |
Population Information (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,232 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,117 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,115 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 696 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 975 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,114 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 872 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 854 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,447 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,932 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,665 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,215 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 982 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,352 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 771 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 357 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $192,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $872 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,332 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,920 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 412 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,207 | 71.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,713 | 28.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,721 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 262 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 456 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,763 | 49.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,631 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,062 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,158 | 11.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 389 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54961 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,040 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,002 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,500 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,247 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,401 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,245 | 98.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 147 | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,898 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,101 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 726 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 391 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,761 | 89.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 192 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 76 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 204 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 595 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 404 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 878 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 963 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 865 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54961 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 325 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 204 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 345 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 351 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 857 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,260 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 697 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,190 | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 440 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 251 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54961 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,712 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 550 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 357 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 67 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 398 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54961 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 106 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 452 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,387 | 32.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 232 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 753 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 323 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 77 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 398 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 313 | 4.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,198 | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 505 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 345 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 156 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.6% | 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 (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,307 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,979 | 70.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,964 | 34.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 822 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54961 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,577 | 77.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,936 | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,431 | 24.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 302 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 159 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 540 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54961 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,440 | 70.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 48 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 509 | 8.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 141 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 214 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 239 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 208 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 533 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54961 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 277 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 606 | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 906 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,071 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,001 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 597 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 603 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 156 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,106 | 17.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54961 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 100 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 467 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,678 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,959 | 46.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 821 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 307 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54961 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,311 | 55.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,369 | 23.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 609 | 10.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 188 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 35 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 302 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 91 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54961 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 230 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,768 | 29.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,963 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,959 | 33.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54961 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 451 | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 238 | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 707 | 16.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 843 | 20.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,085 | 25.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 716 | 17.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 98 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54961 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,452 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $527 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $872 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,920 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,764 | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 893 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,118 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,405 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,686 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,845 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54961 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,586 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,675 | 30.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,878 | 51.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 124 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 860 | 15.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,420 | 25.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54961 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,493 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 239 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 96 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,853 | 53.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 806 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 499 | 14.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,734 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 620 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,129 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,870 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 158 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 990 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 722 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54961 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,946 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,189 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 530 | 44.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 654 | 55.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 56 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54961 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,950 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 14 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 282 | 2014.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 282 | 2014.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 282 | 2014.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 14 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 206 | 1471.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 21.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54961 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,536 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,630 | 93.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 906 | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 704 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 94 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 108 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54961 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,920 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,484 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
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