City

Appleton, WI

6 ZIP codes  ·  Outagamie County  ·  Wisconsin

👥125,681Population
💰$82,431Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$251,307Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓50.7%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 2.1%Asian: 5.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic6.4%
Black2.1%
Asian5.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads50.7% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma1,121 (1.4%)
HS Graduate21,420 (26%)
Some College7,043 (8.5%)
Associates11,090 (13.4%)
Bachelors10,803 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree31,032 (37.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 37.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College8.5%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate37.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,431 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$251,307 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,008/mo
Total Housing Units53,476
Vacant Units1,797

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Appleton, WI

Appleton is a city in Wisconsin, located in Outagamie County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 125,681 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.91 years.

Economically, Appleton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,431 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Appleton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,307, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,007 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Appleton is well-educated. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.58%).

Appleton, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Appleton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54911 25,598 $66,747 $199,100 $1,010 2.9% 47.8% 59.6%
54913 24,366 $103,149 $365,400 $1,158 2.4% 60.2% 69.9%
54914 31,448 $77,199 $210,200 $936 3.2% 44.3% 62.6%
54915 44,269 $83,814 $247,900 $974 4.4% 51.7% 72.6%

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