Oshkosh, WI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 54901 serves a portion of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, within Winnebago County. This community is home to approximately 28,656 residents, with a median age of 35.7 years. The median household income of $83,606 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $601,963 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 38% owner-occupied and 62% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Oshkosh is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 104 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 2.3%, 54901 reflects the economic character of Winnebago County in Wisconsin.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 28,656 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,800 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $83,606 | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $601,963 | ↑ 100% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 104 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ↓ 41% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.8% | ↑ 82% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 14,901 | — |