54971 ZIP Code — Ripon, WI
Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54971 is located in Ripon, Wisconsin, within Fond Du Lac County. It covers approximately 110.90 square miles and serves a population of 10,758 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 54971
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 $167,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $64,861. 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,758
population
110.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54971 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54971
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ripon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54964 Pickett (6.5 mi)
54941 Green Lake (8.2 mi)
53919 Brandon (9.7 mi)
54974 Rosendale (10.1 mi)
54932 Eldorado (11.1 mi)
54923 Berlin (12.4 mi)
54963 Omro (12.6 mi)
54904 Oshkosh (14.6 mi)
54979 Van Dyne (15.6 mi)
54968 Princeton (15.6 mi)
53946 Markesan (15.7 mi)
53963 Waupun (16.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,758 |
| Population density | 97 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 110.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.8699 |
| Longitude | -88.8210 |
| 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 | 40.5% | 37.3% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 35.3% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 24.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
10,758
Population
97
People per sq mi
43.9
Median age
$64,861
Median household income
$35,668
Per capita income
$167,000
Median home value
$714
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
3,471
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
189
Under 5
201
283
5–9
303
358
10–14
383
422
15–19
450
335
20–24
358
425
25–34
455
676
35–44
722
523
45–54
559
467
55–59
499
411
60–64
440
675
65–74
721
263
75–84
281
174
85+
185
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,107 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 8,651 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,299 | 21.4% |
| Median age | 43.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.9%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
1.4%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,035 | 90.9% |
| Two or more races | 444 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 279 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 157 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.5% | 37.3% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 35.3% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 24.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $64,861 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
6.7%
$100k–$150k
28.9%
$150k–$200k
21.2%
$200k–$300k
20.4%
$300k–$500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,000 |
| Median rent / month | $714 |
| Owner occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter occupied | 29.8% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 72.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 22.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.3% |
| Electricity | 17.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,941 | 44.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 254 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 825 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,375 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 990 | 22.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,704 | 38.8% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 27.0% |
| Married | 48.3% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 19.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
37.8%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 106 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,139 | 40.4% |
| High school | 489 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,017 | 36.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.6%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Retail trade
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
7.9%
Professional & management
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Public administration
3.9%
Other services
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.3% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 24.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.2% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.1% |
| Work from home | 11.7% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
17.6%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
32.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 24.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 481 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.0% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,368 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 74 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 57 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,555 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 10,542 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 8,328 | 77.4% |
| Foreign born | 13 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 203 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 136 | 67.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,215 | 11.3% |
| French | 884 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 710 | 6.6% |
| Polish | 531 | 4.9% |
| English | 414 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 55 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 45 | 0.4% |
| German | 36 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54971
What city is ZIP code 54971 in?
ZIP code 54971 is primarily assigned to Ripon, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54971 in?
ZIP code 54971 falls within Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54971 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 54971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54971?
The median home value in ZIP code 54971 is $167,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 54971?
ZIP code 54971 has an estimated population of 10,758 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54971?
The median household income in ZIP code 54971 is $64,861, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54971 in?
ZIP code 54971 observes the CST timezone.