US ZIP Code
54166

Shawano, WI

Shawano County  ·  Wisconsin

● Active
👥 16,761 Population
💰 $64,643 Median HH Income
▼ 15% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019
🎂 45.0 Median Age
🏠 $169,700 Median Home Value
▼ 39% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019
🎓 34.1% College Grads
▼ 12% below avg
📊 3.1% Unemployment
▼ 37% below avg ↓ 18% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code54166
CityShawano
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyShawano County
Area Code715
Elevation840 ft
Latitude44.778789
Longitude-88.634568
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS55115
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.8% (8,510) Female 49.2% (8,251) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5.1%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.0%
Asian0.4%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg Household Size2.25
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma102 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,644 (40.2%)
Some College1,356 (11.7%)
Associates1,517 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,306 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree2,632 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–100k
13%
$100k–150k
24%
$150k–200k
21%
$200k–300k
21%
$300k–500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,643 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019
Median Home Value$169,700 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$787/mo ↑ 25% since 2019
Total Units8,884
Vacant Units1,612
Avg HH Size2.25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–50k
16%
$50k–75k
25%
$75k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
18%
$150k–200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%

Summary

Total Units8,884
Vacant1,612
Owner Occupied72.1%
Renter Occupied27.9%
Avg HH Size2.25
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 54166 is in Shawano, WI, in Shawano County.
ZIP code 54166 is located in Wisconsin (WI).
ZIP code 54166 is in Shawano County, WI.
ZIP 54166 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 54166 is 16,761 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 54166 is $64,643 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 54166 is $169,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 54166

ZIP code 54166 is located in Shawano, Wisconsin, within Shawano County. With a population of 16,761, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45 years. Economically, 54166 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,643 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 54166 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $169,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $787 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.

The population of 54166 is primarily White (82.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 54166 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.

Overall, ZIP code 54166 in Shawano, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,761 residents, a median household income of $64,643, and a median home value of $169,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.