| ZIP Code | 54901 |
|---|---|
| City | Oshkosh |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Area Code | 274/920 |
| Elevation | 739 ft |
| Latitude | 44.062759 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.535773 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55139 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 16.2% ▲ 62% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 277 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,665 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 3,358 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 2,771 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,541 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,012 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,734 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,000 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $932/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,381 |
| Vacant Units | 1,499 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,381 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,499 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 54901 is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, within Winnebago County. With a population of 36,999, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.7 years. Economically, 54901 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,734 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54901 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $164,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $932 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.4%) and renters (49.6%). Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 54901 is primarily White (80.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54901 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 54901 in Oshkosh, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 36,999 residents, a median household income of $61,734, and a median home value of $164,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.