54914 ZIP Code — Appleton, WI
Outagamie County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54914 is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, within Outagamie County. It covers approximately 19.23 square miles and serves a population of 31,361 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 54914
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
The gap between median ($73,546) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
31,361
population
19.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54914 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54914
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54914. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Appleton | Acceptable |
| Appleton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54919 Appleton (3.7 mi)
54942 Greenville (3.8 mi)
54911 Appleton (5.8 mi)
54911 Appleton (5.8 mi)
54956 Neenah (6 mi)
54915 Appleton (6 mi)
54913 Appleton (6.7 mi)
54944 Hortonville (7.3 mi)
54136 Kimberly (7.6 mi)
54140 Little Chute (8.8 mi)
54113 Combined Locks (9 mi)
54952 Menasha (9.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,361 |
| Population density | 1,631 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 087 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2640 |
| Longitude | -88.4901 |
| 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 | 40.2% | 35.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 25.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
31,361
Population
1,631
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$73,546
Median household income
$51,636
Per capita income
$190,800
Median home value
$889
Median monthly rent
62.3%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
8,975
Housing units
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
896
Under 5
907
1,174
5–9
1,189
800
10–14
810
855
15–19
866
997
20–24
1,011
2,446
25–34
2,479
2,170
35–44
2,199
1,642
45–54
1,664
919
55–59
932
914
60–64
926
1,647
65–74
1,668
787
75–84
797
331
85+
335
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,838 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 24,523 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,565 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.2%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Asian
5.4%
Other race
2.5%
Black or African American
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,669 | 77.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,192 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,908 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 1,811 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 831 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 697 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.2% | 35.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 25.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $73,546 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
6.8%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
25.7%
$200k–$300k
30.7%
$300k–$500k
11.2%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,800 |
| Median rent / month | $889 |
| Owner occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter occupied | 37.7% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 58.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 14.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.7% |
| Electricity | 18.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 2.0% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,994 | 44.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,205 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,805 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,556 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,583 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,917 | 28.9% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.8% | 29.3% |
| Married | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
27.8%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 440 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 501 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,158 | 43.4% |
| High school | 1,371 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,803 | 24.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.2%
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.7% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 23.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.6% |
| Government | 7.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
17.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 24.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,682 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 33.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,558 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,119 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 431 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 611 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,441 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 29,131 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 22,606 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 310 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,920 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,064 | 55.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,838 | 9% |
| French | 1,663 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1,433 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 1,157 | 3.7% |
| English | 1,151 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 236 | 0.8% |
| German | 195 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 64 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 50 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54914
What city is ZIP code 54914 in?
ZIP code 54914 is primarily assigned to Appleton, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54914 in?
ZIP code 54914 falls within Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54914?
The median home value in ZIP code 54914 is $190,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 54914?
ZIP code 54914 has an estimated population of 31,361 residents, with a density of 1,631 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54914?
The median household income in ZIP code 54914 is $73,546, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54914 in?
ZIP code 54914 observes the CST timezone.