54902 ZIP Code — Oshkosh, WI
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54902 is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 35.01 square miles and serves a population of 21,706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 54902
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 $153,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $64,235. 33% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,706
population
35.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54902 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54902
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54902. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oshkosh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54906 Oshkosh (4.7 mi)
54901 Oshkosh (5.5 mi)
54979 Van Dyne (6.1 mi)
54904 Oshkosh (8 mi)
53049 Malone (11.1 mi)
54964 Pickett (11.2 mi)
54932 Eldorado (11.2 mi)
54937 Fond Du Lac (14.1 mi)
54963 Omro (14.6 mi)
54956 Neenah (14.7 mi)
53014 Chilton (15.3 mi)
54974 Rosendale (15.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,706 |
| Population density | 620 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 139 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.50 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9667 |
| 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 | 46.5% | 40.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
21,706
Population
620
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$64,235
Median household income
$34,765
Per capita income
$153,600
Median home value
$800
Median monthly rent
62.6%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
6,923
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
611
Under 5
666
665
5–9
726
548
10–14
599
512
15–19
559
821
20–24
896
1,453
25–34
1,587
1,334
35–44
1,457
1,309
45–54
1,429
636
55–59
695
651
60–64
710
921
65–74
1,006
598
75–84
653
317
85+
347
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,432 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 17,274 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,842 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.2%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
2.2%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,826 | 84.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,254 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 1,032 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 644 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 495 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 60 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.5% | 40.6% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
9.7%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $64,235 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
31.6%
$150k–$200k
27.8%
$200k–$300k
13.0%
$300k–$500k
8.8%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,600 |
| Median rent / month | $800 |
| Owner occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter occupied | 37.4% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 62.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 14.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.2% |
| Electricity | 18.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,997 | 41.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,168 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,748 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,816 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,474 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,903 | 29.8% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 26.8% |
| Married | 48.8% | 44.6% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
35.8%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 283 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 297 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,981 | 40.7% |
| High school | 928 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,380 | 28.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.9%
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Retail trade
13.9%
Professional & management
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Other services
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Construction
4.4%
Public administration
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.9% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 23.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.2% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.4% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 23.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,050 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,429 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 327 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 64 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 167 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,144 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 21,040 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 17,422 | 80.3% |
| Foreign born | 104 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 562 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 426 | 75.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,001 | 9.2% |
| French | 1,570 | 7.2% |
| Polish | 847 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 655 | 3% |
| English | 625 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 349 | 1.6% |
| German | 113 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 107 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.8% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54902
What city is ZIP code 54902 in?
ZIP code 54902 is primarily assigned to Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54902 in?
ZIP code 54902 falls within Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54902?
The median home value in ZIP code 54902 is $153,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 54902?
ZIP code 54902 has an estimated population of 21,706 residents, with a density of 620 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54902?
The median household income in ZIP code 54902 is $64,235, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54902 in?
ZIP code 54902 observes the CST timezone.