54140 ZIP Code — Little Chute, WI
Outagamie County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54140 is located in Little Chute, Wisconsin, within Outagamie County. It covers approximately 3.14 square miles and serves a population of 8,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 54140
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $67,911. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
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 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,371
population
3.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54140 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54140
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Little Chute | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54113 Combined Locks (1.3 mi)
54136 Kimberly (1.6 mi)
54911 Appleton (3 mi)
54911 Appleton (3 mi)
54915 Appleton (3.8 mi)
54130 Kaukauna (4.2 mi)
54919 Appleton (5.2 mi)
54913 Appleton (5.7 mi)
54952 Menasha (7.2 mi)
54169 Sherwood (7.5 mi)
54180 Wrightstown (7.9 mi)
54914 Appleton (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,371 |
| Population density | 2,666 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 087 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2851 |
| Longitude | -88.3156 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 920 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 35.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 25.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
8,371
Population
2,666
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$67,911
Median household income
$35,847
Per capita income
$183,400
Median home value
$954
Median monthly rent
65.2%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
2,602
Housing units
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
170
Under 5
165
281
5–9
271
249
10–14
241
255
15–19
247
386
20–24
373
653
25–34
631
561
35–44
542
407
45–54
393
315
55–59
304
309
60–64
298
402
65–74
389
158
75–84
152
111
85+
108
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,668 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 6,703 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,320 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.2%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,698 | 89.2% |
| Two or more races | 327 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 263 | 3% |
| Other race | 137 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 1% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 35.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 25.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
0.3%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
12.2%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
20.3%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $67,911 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
29.8%
$200k–$300k
27.5%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,400 |
| Median rent / month | $954 |
| Owner occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter occupied | 34.8% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 61.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.3% |
| Electricity | 15.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,549 | 41.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 330 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 798 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,037 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 840 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 906 | 24.4% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 30.7% |
| Married | 48.6% | 47.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
37.9%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 124 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 90 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 699 | 40.3% |
| High school | 449 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 374 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
27.2%
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Retail trade
10.7%
Construction
9.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Professional & management
5.2%
Other services
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 28.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.4% |
| Government | 7.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.2% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
2.6%
18 and over
4.6%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
4.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 25.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 70.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 420 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 29.2% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,036 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 118 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 115 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,190 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 8,190 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,172 | 85.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 181 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 104 | 57.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2,050 | 24.5% |
| Arab | 637 | 7.6% |
| Italian | 466 | 5.6% |
| French | 323 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 110 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 81 | 1% |
| Dutch | 43 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54140
What city is ZIP code 54140 in?
ZIP code 54140 is primarily assigned to Little Chute, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54140 in?
ZIP code 54140 falls within Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54140?
The median home value in ZIP code 54140 is $183,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 54140?
ZIP code 54140 has an estimated population of 8,371 residents, with a density of 2,670 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54140?
The median household income in ZIP code 54140 is $67,911, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54140 in?
ZIP code 54140 observes the CST timezone.