54922 ZIP Code — Bear Creek, WI

Outagamie County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54922 is located in Bear Creek, Wisconsin, within Outagamie County. It covers approximately 46.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,088 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54922

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,625. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54922 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,088

population

46.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bear Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54929 Clintonville (6.5 mi) 54949 Manawa (7.7 mi) 54170 Shiocton (8.8 mi) 54961 New London (10 mi) 54950 Marion (11.6 mi) 54962 Ogdensburg (13.4 mi) 54928 Caroline (14.5 mi) 54166 Shawano (15.1 mi) 54106 Black Creek (15.8 mi) 54978 Tilleda (17.4 mi) 54944 Hortonville (17.6 mi) 54948 Leopolis (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,088
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	46.07 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	44.5465
Longitude	-88.7680
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	35.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,088

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$70,625

Median household income

$39,525

Per capita income

$168,000

Median home value

$1,057

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

459

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	17.7%
18 and over	895	82.3%
65 and over	203	18.7%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Other race 3%

Group	Count	%
White	973	84.1%
Two or more races	80	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	69	6%
Other race	35	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	35.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$70,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,000
Median rent / month	$1,057
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	39.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.1%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	56.2%
Fuel oil	8.6%
Wood	6.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	52	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	101	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	106	21.7%
Households with children under 18	118	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	168	34.4%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	21.2%
Married	48.8%	50.9%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	2.9%	19.5%
Divorced	17.6%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.7%
Kindergarten	23	13.6%
Elementary school	54	32.0%
High school	50	29.6%
College / grad school	34	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.4%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Professional & management 9.7%

Construction 7.2%

Retail trade 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	30.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	24.4%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,020	93.8%
Spanish	22	2.2%
Other Indo-European	22	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,070	98.3%
Born in same state	1,047	96.2%
Born in different state	946	86.9%
Foreign born	23	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.7%
Not a US citizen	3	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	96	8.8%
French	52	4.8%
Arab	41	3.8%
English	33	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	32	2.9%
Dutch	19	1.7%
German	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	85.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54922

What city is ZIP code 54922 in?

ZIP code 54922 is primarily assigned to Bear Creek, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54922 in?

ZIP code 54922 falls within Outagamie County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54922 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 54922 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54922 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 54922 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54922 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54922 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54922?

The median home value in ZIP code 54922 is $168,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54922 in?

ZIP code 54922 observes the CST timezone.