| ZIP Code | 54915 |
|---|---|
| City | Appleton |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Outagamie County |
| Area Code | 274/920 |
| Elevation | 776 ft |
| Latitude | 44.242088 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.361084 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.7% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 443 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,497 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 2,569 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 3,638 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,977 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,158 (38.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,814 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $247,900 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $974/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,373 |
| Vacant Units | 479 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,373 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 479 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 54915 is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, within Outagamie County. With a population of 44,269, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 54915 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,814 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54915 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $247,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $974 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 54915 is primarily White (82.70%). Residents are well-educated — 51.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54915 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 54915 in Appleton, WI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 44,269 residents, a median household income of $83,814, and a median home value of $247,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.