City

Shawano, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Shawano County  ·  Wisconsin

👥16,761Population
💰$64,643Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$169,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5.1%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.0%
Asian0.4%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma102 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,644 (40.2%)
Some College1,356 (11.7%)
Associates1,517 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,306 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree2,632 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,643 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$169,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$787/mo
Total Housing Units8,884
Vacant Units1,612

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Shawano, WI

Shawano is a city in Wisconsin, located in Shawano County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,761 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Shawano is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,643 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shawano is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $787 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shawano is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.26%).

Shawano, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Shawano
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54166 16,761 $64,643 $169,700 $787 3.1% 34.1% 72.1%