US ZIP Code
54928

Caroline, WI

Shawano County  ·  Wisconsin

● Active
👥 536 Population ↑ 33% since 2019
💰 $72,375 Median HH Income
≈ Avg
🎂 35.2 Median Age ↓ 23% since 2019
🏠 $193,800 Median Home Value
▼ 30% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019
🎓 24.0% College Grads
▼ 38% below avg
📊 1.0% Unemployment
▼ 79% below avg ↓ 40% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code54928
CityCaroline
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyShawano County
Area Code715
Elevation974 ft
Latitude44.752704
Longitude-88.879232
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS55115
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 41.4% (222) Female 58.6% (314) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 8.2%Asian: 2.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian2.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
24%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.03
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate176 (53.5%)
Some College39 (11.9%)
Associates34 (10.3%)
Bachelors16 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree63 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 53.5%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad53.5%
Some College11.9%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.4%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
29%
$150k–200k
7%
$200k–300k
12%
$300k–500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$193,800 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units187
Vacant Units10
Avg HH Size3.03

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–50k
8%
$50k–75k
36%
$75k–100k
21%
$100k–150k
12%
$150k–200k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%

Summary

Total Units187
Vacant10
Owner Occupied96.6%
Renter Occupied3.4%
Avg HH Size3.03
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 54928 is in Caroline, WI, in Shawano County.
ZIP code 54928 is located in Wisconsin (WI).
ZIP code 54928 is in Shawano County, WI.
ZIP 54928 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 54928 is 536 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 54928 is $72,375 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 54928 is $193,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 54928

ZIP code 54928 is located in Caroline, Wisconsin, within Shawano County. With a population of 536, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 54928 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,375 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 54928 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $193,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.

The population of 54928 is primarily White (86.19%). Residents are less-educated — 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%.

The unemployment rate in 54928 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.

Overall, ZIP code 54928 in Caroline, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 536 residents, a median household income of $72,375, and a median home value of $193,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.