City

Oshkosh, WI

5 ZIP codes  ·  Winnebago County  ·  Wisconsin

👥81,409Population
💰$71,883Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$190,118Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 3.4%Asian: 3.9%Other: 3.4%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Black3.4%
Asian3.9%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
16%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma391 (0.8%)
HS Graduate15,783 (30.9%)
Some College6,362 (12.5%)
Associates6,652 (13%)
Bachelors6,238 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree15,602 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.2%Renter: 38.8%Tenure
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,883 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,117 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units36,210
Vacant Units2,668

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Oshkosh, WI

Oshkosh is a city in Wisconsin, located in Winnebago County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 81,409 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.07 years.

Economically, Oshkosh is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,882 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oshkosh is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,117, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oshkosh is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.82%).

Oshkosh, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Oshkosh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54901 36,999 $61,734 $164,000 $932 3.3% 36.6% 50.4%
54902 21,982 $64,548 $163,900 $859 1.7% 39.6% 60.3%
54904 22,428 $95,813 $258,900 $915 1.5% 53.8% 80.0%