54944 ZIP Code — Hortonville, WI

Outagamie County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54944 is located in Hortonville, Wisconsin, within Outagamie County. It covers approximately 68.88 square miles and serves a population of 9,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54944

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,629. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54944 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,189

population

68.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hortonville	Acceptable
Hortonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54942 Greenville (3.7 mi) 54914 Appleton (7.3 mi) 54947 Larsen (9.4 mi) 54961 New London (9.7 mi) 54913 Appleton (10.7 mi) 54919 Appleton (10.7 mi) 54956 Neenah (10.9 mi) 54911 Appleton (12.4 mi) 54911 Appleton (12.4 mi) 54915 Appleton (13.1 mi) 54106 Black Creek (13.3 mi) 54940 Fremont (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,189
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	68.88 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	44.3160
Longitude	-88.6179
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	23.3%	35.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	4.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

9,189

Population

133

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$96,629

Median household income

$44,252

Per capita income

$283,000

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

3,123

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

259

Under 5

240

302

5–9

281

383

10–14

356

300

15–19

280

240

20–24

224

405

25–34

377

585

35–44

545

677

45–54

629

370

55–59

344

394

60–64

366

598

65–74

557

167

75–84

156

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,181	23.7%
18 and over	7,008	76.3%
65 and over	1,632	17.8%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,815	94.1%
Two or more races	262	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	176	1.9%
Other race	50	0.5%
Asian	30	0.3%
Black or African American	29	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	35.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	4.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$96,629

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 33.3%

$500k–$1M 12.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$283,000
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	21.5%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.2%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	26.3%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,244	65.7%
Cohabiting couple	139	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	531	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	503	14.7%
Households with children under 18	1,075	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,048	30.7%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	21.6%
Married	62.7%	65.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.7%
Widowed	4.5%	4.0%
Divorced	6.3%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	202	8.9%
Kindergarten	116	5.1%
Elementary school	1,049	46.4%
High school	465	20.6%
College / grad school	428	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 8.4%

Professional & management 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 16.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	27.5%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	25.5%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	72.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	543	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	25.7%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,690	94.6%
Spanish	33	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.2%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,050	98.5%
Born in same state	9,026	98.2%
Born in different state	7,773	84.6%
Foreign born	24	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	139	1.5%
Not a US citizen	74	53.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	897	9.8%
French	537	5.8%
English	528	5.7%
Arab	431	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	382	4.2%
German	74	0.8%
Dutch	52	0.6%
Irish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54944

What city is ZIP code 54944 in?

ZIP code 54944 is primarily assigned to Hortonville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54944 in?

ZIP code 54944 falls within Outagamie County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54944 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 54944 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 54944?

ZIP code 54944 has an estimated population of 9,189 residents, with a density of 133 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54944?

The median household income in ZIP code 54944 is $96,629, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54944?

The median home value in ZIP code 54944 is $283,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54944 in?

ZIP code 54944 observes the CST timezone.