County

Shawano County, WI

15 ZIP codes  ·  15 cities  ·  Wisconsin

👥36,872Population
💰$66,931Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$174,177Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.4%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma189 (0.7%)
HS Graduate10,843 (42.9%)
Some College2,967 (11.7%)
Associates3,051 (12.1%)
Bachelors3,252 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree4,974 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College11.7%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,931 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$174,176 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units18,449
Vacant Units3,112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Shawano County, WI

Shawano County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 36,872 residents. With a median age of 45.66, it is a mature county.

Shawano County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,930 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.7% is near the national average.

Housing in Shawano County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,176 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $741. Homeownership rates are high at 77.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Shawano County are primarily White (84.37%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Shawano County, WI is a solidly middle-class area in Wisconsin. The 15 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Shawano County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
54414 Birnamwood 3,322 $75,000 $185,800 $611 2.0% 27.6%
54107 Bonduel 3,626 $76,394 $195,800 $716 2.5% 36.6%
54416 Bowler 1,633 $58,100 $124,100 $550 4.6% 26.7%
54928 Caroline 536 $72,375 $193,800 1.0% 24.0%
54111 Cecil 2,002 $65,469 $222,100 $929 4.8% 40.9%
54128 Gresham 2,109 $59,916 $164,200 $472 2.0% 32.7%
54137 Krakow 1,097 $93,558 $234,700 $621 1.3% 26.2%
54948 Leopolis 181 $53,500 $121,600 0.0% 18.8%
54450 Mattoon 477 $70,500 $82,900 $867 0.9% 20.5%
54166 Shawano 16,761 $64,643 $169,700 $787 3.1% 34.1%
54486 Tigerton 2,112 $58,240 $150,700 $925 4.7% 29.4%
54978 Tilleda 93 $87,143 $120,200 0.0% 28.8%
54499 Wittenberg 2,879 $65,000 $173,300 $729 5.5% 30.5%