54160 ZIP Code — Potter, WI

Calumet County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54160 is located in Potter, Wisconsin, within Calumet County. It covers approximately 0.51 square miles and serves a population of 229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54160

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 $152,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,688. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54160 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

229

population

0.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54160

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City	Status
Potter	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	229
Population density	449 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	0.51 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.1192
Longitude	-88.0978
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	41.6%	32.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	37.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

229

Population

449

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$64,688

Median household income

$34,982

Per capita income

$152,900

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

2.2%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	18.3%
18 and over	187	81.7%
65 and over	41	17.9%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	226	97.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1.3%
Two or more races	3	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	32.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	37.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.7%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 40.8%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	40.8%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$64,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 40.2%

$150k–$200k 28.7%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,900
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	45.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	28.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.5%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	22	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	21	20.4%
Households with children under 18	20	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	31.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	24.0%
Married	46.9%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	9.4%
Divorced	15.3%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 31.4%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	4.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	47.7%
High school	8	18.2%
College / grad school	13	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.3%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Information 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Professional & management 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 2.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	25.6%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.8%
Public insurance	23.6%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	218	95.2%
Spanish	2	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	217	94.8%
Born in same state	217	94.8%
Born in different state	193	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	5.2%
Not a US citizen	5	41.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	4.8%
English	7	3.1%
Arab	7	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	2.2%
Polish	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54160

What city is ZIP code 54160 in?

ZIP code 54160 is primarily assigned to Potter, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54160 in?

ZIP code 54160 falls within Calumet County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54160?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54160 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 54160 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54160 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 54160 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54160?

The median home value in ZIP code 54160 is $152,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 54160 in?

ZIP code 54160 observes the CST timezone.