54961 ZIP Code, New London, WI
54961 is a ZIP code in New London, Wisconsin — mostly in Waupaca County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Outagamie County. It covers 124 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54944, 54949 and 54922. 14,485 people live here in 6,127 households. With about 117 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $71,824, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: New London, WI
- County: Waupaca County
- Land area: 124 sq mi
- Population: 14,485
- Median household income: $71,824
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,485 |
| Households | 6,127 |
| Median household income | $71,824 |
| Income per person | $44,908 |
| Median age | 42.7 |
| Homeowners | 70.7% |
| Median home value | $221,400 |
| Median rent | $865 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% |
| Broadband internet | 85.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.1% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.6% |
| $25–35K | 7.7% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 17.7% |
| $75–100K | 11.3% |
| $100–150K | 19.0% |
| $150–200K | 10.8% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 8.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.1% |
| Owned outright | 25.6% |
| Rented | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.9% |
| Townhome | 2.9% |
| 2–4 units | 9.3% |
| 5–19 units | 8.8% |
| 20+ units | 3.2% |
| Mobile / other | 7.0% |
Businesses in 54961
305 business establishments with 5,447 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 41
- Construction: 38
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 34
- Accommodation and Food Services: 33
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 31
- Manufacturing: 27
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 23
- Transportation and Warehousing: 16
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54944 — Hortonville village, WI (8.9 mi)
- 54949 — Manawa city, WI (9.4 mi)
- 54922 — Bear Creek village, WI (9.6 mi)
- 54931 — Dale CDP, WI (10.7 mi)
- 54983 — Weyauwega city, WI (10.7 mi)
- 54170 — Shiocton village, WI (12.6 mi)
- 54942 (13.3 mi)
- 54940 — Fremont village, WI (13.7 mi)
Areas that include 54961
- New London, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Northport, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Outagamie County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Waupaca County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 12: highest median home value in Waupaca County
- No. 1 of 12: highest share of households with children in Waupaca County
- No. 4 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Waupaca County
- No. 1 of 12: lowest median age in Waupaca County
- No. 3 of 12: fastest population growth in Waupaca County
Mail every home in 54961
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54961, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54961 in?
- 54961 is a New London, WI mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside New London and 1% lies inside Northport; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54961 in?
- 54961 is mostly in Waupaca County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Outagamie County.
- What is the population of 54961?
- About 14,485 people (±668), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,122.
- What is the median household income in 54961?
- $71,824 (±$6,459), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 54961?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54961 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54961?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54944 (8.9 mi, Hortonville), 54949 (9.4 mi, Manawa), 54922 (9.6 mi, Bear Creek), 54931 (10.7 mi, Dale), 54983 (10.7 mi, Weyauwega) and 54170 (12.6 mi, Shiocton).
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