| ZIP Code | 54971 |
|---|---|
| City | Ripon |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Fond du Lac County |
| Area Code | 274/920 |
| Elevation | 927 ft |
| Latitude | 43.855118 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.833583 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 112 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,718 (37.3%) |
| Some College | 906 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 652 (8.9%) |
| Bachelors | 968 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,932 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,914 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,800 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $708/mo |
| Total Units | 4,918 |
| Vacant Units | 293 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,918 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 293 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 54971 is located in Ripon, Wisconsin, within Fond du Lac County. With a population of 10,783, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 54971 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,914 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54971 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $182,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $708 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 54971 is primarily White (91.18%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54971 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 54971 in Ripon, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,783 residents, a median household income of $65,914, and a median home value of $182,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.