54153 ZIP Code — Oconto, WI

Oconto County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54153 is located in Oconto, Wisconsin, within Oconto County. It covers approximately 101.58 square miles and serves a population of 7,085 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54153

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 $153,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $69,148. 42% 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.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54153 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,085

population

101.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54153 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54153

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oconto	Acceptable
Oconto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54139 Lena (9.2 mi) 54101 Abrams (9.4 mi) 54141 Little Suamico (10 mi) 54112 Coleman (11.7 mi) 54154 Oconto Falls (12 mi) 54157 Peshtigo (13.2 mi) 54171 Sobieski (14.1 mi) 54161 Pound (17.6 mi) 54173 Suamico (18.1 mi) 54204 Brussels (18.1 mi) 54137 Krakow (18.2 mi) 54143 Marinette (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,085
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	101.58 sq mi
Water area	5.46 sq mi
Latitude	44.8877
Longitude	-87.9392
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	45.0%	39.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	37.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,085

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$69,148

Median household income

$35,175

Per capita income

$153,900

Median home value

$787

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

2,641

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

141

174

5–9

162

242

10–14

224

206

15–19

192

20–24

178

417

25–34

388

362

35–44

336

474

45–54

441

263

55–59

244

334

60–64

311

595

65–74

553

225

75–84

210

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,252	17.7%
18 and over	5,833	82.3%
65 and over	1,652	23.3%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Two or more races 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,447	89.3%
Two or more races	254	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	223	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	133	1.8%
Asian	79	1.1%
Black or African American	57	0.8%
Other race	25	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	39.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	37.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$69,148

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,900
Median rent / month	$787
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.4%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	6.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,419	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	378	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	614	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	666	21.6%
Households with children under 18	719	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,199	39.0%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	21.5%
Married	47.7%	50.9%
Separated	0.6%	3.1%
Widowed	1.8%	11.6%
Divorced	15.6%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	4.5%
Kindergarten	50	3.5%
Elementary school	699	49.3%
High school	315	22.2%
College / grad school	289	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 11.4%

Construction 7.2%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	24.4%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	473	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,792	95.9%
Spanish	80	1.2%
Other Indo-European	31	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	49	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,039	99.4%
Born in same state	6,986	98.6%
Born in different state	5,964	84.2%
Foreign born	53	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	46	0.6%
Not a US citizen	30	65.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	481	6.8%
French	397	5.6%
Arab	300	4.2%
German	252	3.6%
Polish	180	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	92	1.3%
Dutch	57	0.8%
Irish	26	0.4%
Norwegian	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54153

What city is ZIP code 54153 in?

ZIP code 54153 is primarily assigned to Oconto, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54153 in?

ZIP code 54153 falls within Oconto County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54153?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 54153 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 54153 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54153?

The median home value in ZIP code 54153 is $153,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 54153?

ZIP code 54153 has an estimated population of 7,085 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54153 in?

ZIP code 54153 observes the CST timezone.