54911 ZIP Code — Appleton, WI
Outagamie County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54911 is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, within Outagamie County. It covers approximately 8.42 square miles and serves a population of 25,780 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 54911
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $63,643. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,780
population
8.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54911 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54911
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54911. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Appleton | Acceptable |
| Appleton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54136 Kimberly (1.9 mi)
54136 Kimberly (1.9 mi)
54915 Appleton (2 mi)
54915 Appleton (2 mi)
54919 Appleton (2.2 mi)
54919 Appleton (2.2 mi)
54140 Little Chute (3 mi)
54140 Little Chute (3 mi)
54113 Combined Locks (3.3 mi)
54113 Combined Locks (3.3 mi)
54913 Appleton (4.6 mi)
54913 Appleton (4.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,780 |
| Population density | 3,062 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 087 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2758 |
| Longitude | -88.3745 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 920 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.0% | 35.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 25.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
25,780
Population
3,062
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$63,643
Median household income
$34,431
Per capita income
$182,600
Median home value
$910
Median monthly rent
59.1%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
6,654
Housing units
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
744
Under 5
727
752
5–9
736
678
10–14
664
1,182
15–19
1,157
1,136
20–24
1,112
1,784
25–34
1,746
1,628
35–44
1,592
1,431
45–54
1,401
786
55–59
770
779
60–64
763
1,044
65–74
1,022
729
75–84
713
356
85+
348
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,368 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 20,412 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,212 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
2.5%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,844 | 81.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,486 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1,250 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,057 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 673 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 350 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 110 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.0% | 35.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 25.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $63,643 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
35.8%
$200k–$300k
27.2%
$300k–$500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,600 |
| Median rent / month | $910 |
| Owner occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter occupied | 40.9% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 62.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.7% |
| Electricity | 20.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,141 | 39.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 883 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,336 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,056 | 29.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,783 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,029 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.4% | 34.6% |
| Married | 40.5% | 40.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
27.1%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 413 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 307 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,200 | 33.8% |
| High school | 1,408 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,178 | 33.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Retail trade
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Professional & management
10.8%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Other services
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.4% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.6% |
| Government | 8.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.6% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 7.7% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 23.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,134 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,309 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,195 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 335 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 698 | 2.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,130 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 23,985 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,487 | 67.8% |
| Foreign born | 145 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,650 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 781 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,387 | 9.3% |
| English | 1,552 | 6% |
| French | 1,477 | 5.7% |
| Polish | 966 | 3.7% |
| Arab | 824 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 149 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 133 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 70 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 66 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54911
What city is ZIP code 54911 in?
ZIP code 54911 is primarily assigned to Appleton, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54911 in?
ZIP code 54911 falls within Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54911?
The median home value in ZIP code 54911 is $182,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 54911?
ZIP code 54911 has an estimated population of 25,780 residents, with a density of 3,060 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54911?
The median household income in ZIP code 54911 is $63,643, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54911 in?
ZIP code 54911 observes the CST timezone.