54968 ZIP Code — Princeton, WI

Green Lake County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54968 is located in Princeton, Wisconsin, within Green Lake County. It covers approximately 61.43 square miles and serves a population of 2,751 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54968

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 $165,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,962. 42% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54968 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,751

population

61.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54968 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54968

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54968. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54941 Green Lake (7.6 mi) 54960 Neshkoro (7.8 mi) 53946 Markesan (8.9 mi) 53949 Montello (10.5 mi) 53926 Dalton (12.7 mi) 54923 Berlin (13.2 mi) 54970 Redgranite (15.6 mi) 54971 Ripon (15.6 mi) 54982 Wautoma (17 mi) 53923 Cambria (18.4 mi) 53923 Cambria (18.4 mi) 53919 Brandon (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,751
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	61.43 sq mi
Water area	1.72 sq mi
Latitude	43.8438
Longitude	-89.1319
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	48.4%	42.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	19.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,751

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$60,962

Median household income

$33,345

Per capita income

$165,400

Median home value

$724

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,414

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

112

146

35–44

163

144

45–54

161

110

55–59

123

100

60–64

112

232

65–74

258

109

75–84

122

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	459	16.7%
18 and over	2,292	83.3%
65 and over	781	28.4%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,643	94.6%
Two or more races	71	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	44	1.6%
Other race	20	0.7%
Black or African American	13	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	42.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	19.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$60,962

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,400
Median rent / month	$724
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.4%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	29.5%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	5.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	596	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	112	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	230	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	254	21.3%
Households with children under 18	223	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	470	39.4%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	22.9%
Married	55.4%	55.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	4.4%	9.9%
Divorced	9.7%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.9%
Kindergarten	29	6.4%
Elementary school	178	39.3%
High school	127	28.0%
College / grad school	97	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.9%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Professional & management 8.8%

Retail trade 8.4%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	204	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,619	95.2%
Spanish	8	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,739	99.6%
Born in same state	2,729	99.2%
Born in different state	2,183	79.4%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.4%
Not a US citizen	7	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	315	11.5%
Arab	180	6.5%
French	144	5.2%
Polish	105	3.8%
English	83	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	23	0.8%
Irish	9	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54968

What city is ZIP code 54968 in?

ZIP code 54968 is primarily assigned to Princeton, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54968 in?

ZIP code 54968 falls within Green Lake County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54968 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 54968 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54968 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 54968 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54968?

The median home value in ZIP code 54968 is $165,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 54968?

ZIP code 54968 has an estimated population of 2,751 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54968 in?

ZIP code 54968 observes the CST timezone.