54928 ZIP Code — Caroline, WI

Shawano County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54928 is located in Caroline, Wisconsin, within Shawano County. It covers approximately 11.07 square miles and serves a population of 497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54928

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 $193,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,632. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 40% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54928 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

497

population

11.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54928 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54928

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54928. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Caroline	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54978 Tilleda (3.4 mi) 54948 Leopolis (3.8 mi) 54950 Marion (5.2 mi) 54486 Tigerton (8.3 mi) 54929 Clintonville (9.4 mi) 54128 Gresham (10.7 mi) 54166 Shawano (10.9 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (13.6 mi) 54922 Bear Creek (14.5 mi) 54416 Bowler (15.4 mi) 54945 Iola (16.7 mi) 54949 Manawa (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	497
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	11.07 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	44.7382
Longitude	-88.8897
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	48.2%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

497

Population

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$69,632

Median household income

$26,391

Per capita income

$193,800

Median home value

$1,571

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	177	35.6%
18 and over	320	64.4%
65 and over	93	18.7%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 6%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	454	91.3%
Two or more races	30	6%
Asian	11	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	48.2%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 35.7%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	35.7%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$69,632

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,800
Median rent / month	$1,571
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	34.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	15.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	40.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.3%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	24.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	70.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	11	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	33	19.3%
Households with children under 18	81	47.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	39.8%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.6%	18.7%
Married	82.9%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	2.7%	9.8%
Divorced	4.8%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.1%
Kindergarten	18	14.6%
Elementary school	67	54.5%
High school	29	23.6%
College / grad school	4	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.8%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Retail trade 5.0%

Professional & management 3.9%

Construction 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	33.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	24.6%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.3%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	437	87.9%
Spanish	16	3.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	3.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	486	97.8%
Born in same state	486	97.8%
Born in different state	407	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	2.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	69	13.9%
Arab	36	7.2%
Italian	30	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	3%
French	3	0.6%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54928

What city is ZIP code 54928 in?

ZIP code 54928 is primarily assigned to Caroline, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54928 in?

ZIP code 54928 falls within Shawano County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54928 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 54928 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 54928 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54928 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54928 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 54928 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54928?

The median home value in ZIP code 54928 is $193,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 54928 in?

ZIP code 54928 observes the CST timezone.