54901 ZIP Code — Oshkosh, WI
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54901 is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 16.64 square miles and serves a population of 37,327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 54901
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $58,499. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,327
population
16.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54901
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oshkosh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54906 Oshkosh (2.9 mi)
54902 Oshkosh (5.5 mi)
54904 Oshkosh (6.8 mi)
54956 Neenah (9.2 mi)
54979 Van Dyne (11.6 mi)
54952 Menasha (12 mi)
54963 Omro (13.5 mi)
54964 Pickett (13.9 mi)
54169 Sherwood (14.3 mi)
54947 Larsen (14.5 mi)
54986 Winneconne (14.6 mi)
53049 Malone (14.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,327 |
| Population density | 2,243 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 139 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.0464 |
| Longitude | -88.4934 |
| 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 | 49.3% | 40.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
37,327
Population
2,243
People per sq mi
30.5
Median age
$58,499
Median household income
$27,609
Per capita income
$151,700
Median home value
$870
Median monthly rent
51.8%
Home ownership
20.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
8,517
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
918
Under 5
798
756
5–9
657
889
10–14
772
1,918
15–19
1,666
3,665
20–24
3,184
2,972
25–34
2,582
2,122
35–44
1,843
1,797
45–54
1,562
1,251
55–59
1,087
1,341
60–64
1,166
1,535
65–74
1,333
552
75–84
480
257
85+
224
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,744 | 15.4% |
| 18 and over | 31,583 | 84.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,381 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 30.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.5%
Black or African American
5.9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,590 | 82.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,264 | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,450 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1,198 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 959 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 507 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 198 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.3% | 40.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $58,499 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
33.0%
$150k–$200k
20.2%
$200k–$300k
18.1%
$300k–$500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,700 |
| Median rent / month | $870 |
| Owner occupied | 51.8% |
| Renter occupied | 48.2% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 59.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.6% |
| Electricity | 22.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,802 | 34.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,726 | 12.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,387 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,006 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,084 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,206 | 23.0% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.8% | 48.1% |
| Married | 30.2% | 32.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 194 | 1.7% |
| Kindergarten | 171 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,540 | 22.6% |
| High school | 1,282 | 11.4% |
| College / grad school | 7,056 | 62.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Manufacturing
19.5%
Retail trade
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Professional & management
7.5%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Construction
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 20.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 22.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
20.3%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
20.4%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
22.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 25.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 18.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 26.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,554 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.2% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,611 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 1,140 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 377 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 181 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 396 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,654 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 35,365 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 28,470 | 76.3% |
| Foreign born | 289 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,673 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 570 | 34.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,263 | 8.7% |
| French | 1,873 | 5% |
| Polish | 1,736 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 1,570 | 4.2% |
| English | 680 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 333 | 0.9% |
| German | 149 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 93 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 47 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54901
What city is ZIP code 54901 in?
ZIP code 54901 is primarily assigned to Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54901 in?
ZIP code 54901 falls within Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54901?
20% of residents in ZIP code 54901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54901?
The median home value in ZIP code 54901 is $151,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 54901?
ZIP code 54901 has an estimated population of 37,327 residents, with a density of 2,243 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54901?
The median household income in ZIP code 54901 is $58,499, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54901 in?
ZIP code 54901 observes the CST timezone.