54499 ZIP Code — Wittenberg, WI

Shawano County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54499 is located in Wittenberg, Wisconsin, within Shawano County. It covers approximately 111.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,799 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54499

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 $164,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,009. 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54499 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,799

population

111.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54499 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54499

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54499. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wittenberg	Acceptable
Wittenberg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54427 Eland (4.5 mi) 54486 Tigerton (7.4 mi) 54414 Birnamwood (10.6 mi) 54440 Hatley (11 mi) 54473 Rosholt (13.3 mi) 54978 Tilleda (13.5 mi) 54928 Caroline (13.6 mi) 54948 Leopolis (13.8 mi) 54950 Marion (14.2 mi) 54945 Iola (14.9 mi) 54416 Bowler (15.5 mi) 54471 Ringle (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,799
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	111.86 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	44.7975
Longitude	-89.1537
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,799

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$63,009

Median household income

$34,343

Per capita income

$164,500

Median home value

$701

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,031

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

167

25–34

157

161

35–44

152

192

45–54

180

128

55–59

121

140

60–64

132

204

65–74

192

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	471	16.8%
18 and over	2,328	83.2%
65 and over	634	22.7%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,472	86%
Two or more races	145	5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	125	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	76	2.6%
Black or African American	29	1%
Other race	28	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	17.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$63,009

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,500
Median rent / month	$701
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.9%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	38.2%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	12.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	595	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	94	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	180	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	270	23.7%
Households with children under 18	226	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	395	34.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	20.4%
Married	57.4%	51.7%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	2.4%	12.2%
Divorced	10.9%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	6.7%
Kindergarten	8	1.9%
Elementary school	196	47.0%
High school	124	29.7%
College / grad school	61	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Construction 9.4%

Retail trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Professional & management 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 2.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	22.9%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,668	95.3%
Spanish	51	1.9%
Other Indo-European	46	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,729	97.5%
Born in same state	2,685	95.9%
Born in different state	2,351	84.0%
Foreign born	44	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	70	2.5%
Not a US citizen	7	10.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	219	7.8%
Italian	127	4.5%
Arab	92	3.3%
French	76	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	1.3%
Dutch	21	0.8%
German	11	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54499

What city is ZIP code 54499 in?

ZIP code 54499 is primarily assigned to Wittenberg, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54499 in?

ZIP code 54499 falls within Shawano County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54499?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 54499 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 54499 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54499?

The median home value in ZIP code 54499 is $164,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 54499?

ZIP code 54499 has an estimated population of 2,799 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54499 in?

ZIP code 54499 observes the CST timezone.