54974 ZIP Code — Rosendale, WI

Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54974 is located in Rosendale, Wisconsin, within Fond Du Lac County. It covers approximately 26.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,566 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54974

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,625. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 41% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54974 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,566

population

26.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54974 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54974

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rosendale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54932 Eldorado (4.1 mi) 53919 Brandon (6.3 mi) 54937 Fond Du Lac (7.7 mi) 53065 Oakfield (8.3 mi) 54964 Pickett (9.7 mi) 54971 Ripon (10.1 mi) 54979 Van Dyne (10.1 mi) 53963 Waupun (10.6 mi) 53006 Brownsville (13.2 mi) 54935 Fond Du Lac (14.7 mi) 54902 Oshkosh (15.3 mi) 54904 Oshkosh (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,566
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	26.36 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	43.7809
Longitude	-88.6597
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	26.6%	37.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	48.2%	35.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,566

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$85,625

Median household income

$40,323

Per capita income

$223,200

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

562

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

151

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	261	16.7%
18 and over	1,305	83.3%
65 and over	415	26.5%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,514	96.1%
Two or more races	42	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.6%
Black or African American	9	0.6%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.6%	37.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	48.2%	35.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	24.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$85,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 36.8%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,200
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	0.8%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.2%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	32	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	69	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	102	16.7%
Households with children under 18	134	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	229	37.5%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	15.4%
Married	61.9%	68.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.3%
Widowed	2.5%	8.8%
Divorced	7.6%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.0%
Kindergarten	12	3.8%
Elementary school	136	43.2%
High school	84	26.7%
College / grad school	80	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.5%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Retail trade 9.7%

Construction 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 3.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 4.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	24.9%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,512	96.6%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,560	99.6%
Born in same state	1,557	99.4%
Born in different state	1,428	91.2%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	166	10.6%
Italian	138	8.8%
English	82	5.2%
Arab	63	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	37	2.4%
German	21	1.3%
Dutch	14	0.9%
Irish	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54974

What city is ZIP code 54974 in?

ZIP code 54974 is primarily assigned to Rosendale, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54974 in?

ZIP code 54974 falls within Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54974 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 54974 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54974 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54974 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54974 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 54974 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54974?

ZIP code 54974 has an estimated population of 1,566 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54974 in?

ZIP code 54974 observes the CST timezone.