54174 ZIP Code — Suring, WI

Oconto County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54174 is located in Suring, Wisconsin, within Oconto County. It covers approximately 202.88 square miles and serves a population of 3,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54174

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 $157,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,250. 54% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54174 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,069

population

202.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54174 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54174

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54174. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Suring	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54124 Gillett (9.2 mi) 54149 Mountain (12.1 mi) 54161 Pound (14.1 mi) 54135 Keshena (14.3 mi) 54139 Lena (15.2 mi) 54154 Oconto Falls (15.5 mi) 54111 Cecil (16 mi) 54112 Coleman (16.5 mi) 54114 Crivitz (19.4 mi) 54138 Lakewood (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,069
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	202.88 sq mi
Water area	2.44 sq mi
Latitude	45.0474
Longitude	-88.3811
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	40.7%	39.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	37.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,069

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$69,250

Median household income

$36,315

Per capita income

$157,000

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

2,282

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

174

35–44

160

200

45–54

184

123

55–59

113

206

60–64

189

293

65–74

270

122

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	495	16.1%
18 and over	2,574	83.9%
65 and over	893	29.1%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,812	91%
American Indian / Alaska Native	142	4.6%
Two or more races	87	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.7%
Other race	20	0.6%
Black or African American	5	0.2%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	39.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	37.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$69,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,000
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	43.3%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	2.9%
Propane / LP gas	43.0%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	14.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	767	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	128	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	243	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	242	17.5%
Households with children under 18	257	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	634	45.9%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	18.0%
Married	56.9%	55.5%
Separated	0.2%	0.9%
Widowed	3.8%	13.4%
Divorced	14.0%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	5.2%
Kindergarten	29	5.6%
Elementary school	235	45.0%
High school	144	27.6%
College / grad school	87	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Construction 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Professional & management 6.5%

Retail trade 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	254	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,965	96.6%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,038	99.0%
Born in same state	3,029	98.7%
Born in different state	2,479	80.8%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.0%
Not a US citizen	31	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	352	11.5%
Arab	244	8%
French	136	4.4%
Polish	115	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	68	2.2%
German	57	1.9%
Dutch	37	1.2%
Irish	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54174

What city is ZIP code 54174 in?

ZIP code 54174 is primarily assigned to Suring, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54174 in?

ZIP code 54174 falls within Oconto County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54174 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 54174 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54174 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 54174 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54174 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54174 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54174?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 54174 in?

ZIP code 54174 observes the CST timezone.