54956 ZIP Code — Neenah, WI
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54956 is located in Neenah, Wisconsin, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 61.68 square miles and serves a population of 46,539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 54956
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $77,375.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
46,539
population
61.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54956 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54956
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Neenah | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54914 Appleton (6 mi)
54919 Appleton (7.4 mi)
54952 Menasha (8.3 mi)
54915 Appleton (8.4 mi)
54942 Greenville (8.7 mi)
54901 Oshkosh (9.2 mi)
54947 Larsen (9.5 mi)
54911 Appleton (9.5 mi)
54911 Appleton (9.5 mi)
54136 Kimberly (10.6 mi)
54906 Oshkosh (10.8 mi)
54944 Hortonville (10.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,539 |
| Population density | 755 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 139 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 61.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.1787 |
| Longitude | -88.5109 |
| 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 | 37.3% | 40.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
46,539
Population
755
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$77,375
Median household income
$43,426
Per capita income
$216,700
Median home value
$960
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
13,994
Housing units
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,276
Under 5
1,219
1,592
5–9
1,521
1,576
10–14
1,505
1,576
15–19
1,506
1,483
20–24
1,417
3,176
25–34
3,033
3,174
35–44
3,031
3,195
45–54
3,051
1,776
55–59
1,697
1,352
60–64
1,291
2,168
65–74
2,070
1,038
75–84
992
421
85+
403
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,846 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 35,693 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,092 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
1.6%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,485 | 89.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,758 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,143 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,071 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 760 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 340 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 125 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.3% | 40.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $77,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
22.2%
$200k–$300k
26.6%
$300k–$500k
21.5%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,700 |
| Median rent / month | $960 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 70.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.9% |
| Electricity | 18.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,568 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,473 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,527 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,797 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,944 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,990 | 25.8% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 30.7% |
| Married | 53.8% | 50.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
10.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 621 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 507 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,037 | 45.1% |
| High school | 2,780 | 24.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,221 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.8%
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Retail trade
10.2%
Professional & management
9.6%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Construction
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Public administration
4.0%
Other services
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.1% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.9% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.4% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
15.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 25.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,641 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.6% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,044 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 508 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 306 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 96 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,275 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 44,808 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 35,362 | 76.0% |
| Foreign born | 467 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,264 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 737 | 58.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,719 | 10.1% |
| French | 3,162 | 6.8% |
| Polish | 2,767 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1,968 | 4.2% |
| English | 1,486 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 430 | 0.9% |
| German | 428 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 38 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54956
What city is ZIP code 54956 in?
ZIP code 54956 is primarily assigned to Neenah, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54956 in?
ZIP code 54956 falls within Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 54956?
ZIP code 54956 has an estimated population of 46,539 residents, with a density of 754 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54956?
The median home value in ZIP code 54956 is $216,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54956?
The median household income in ZIP code 54956 is $77,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54956 in?
ZIP code 54956 observes the CST timezone.