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Appleton, WI
City in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54911, 54913, 54914, 54915.
Population
75,023
Land area
25.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,951
ZIP codes
4
Appleton and its ZIP codes
Appleton at a glance
- Appleton is about 27 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $80,483 a year, 4% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,400 (13% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,030 a month.
Local data for Appleton, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools44
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks17
- Post Offices2
- Parks40
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants248
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools8
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Appleton, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,483
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$231,400
Median rent
$1,030/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
38.2%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (28,835), Irish Americans (8,449), Polish Americans (4,998).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Outagamie County. PPP loans are for Appleton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,568
108,523 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.46B
FY 2026, $7,635 per person
PPP loans
$150M
1,646 loans, 18,044 jobs reported
How people get to work
Appleton, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Appleton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
165
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Appleton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Appleton
4 in or overlapping Appleton. Population shown
Cities near Appleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KimberlyVillage | 2.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Little ChuteVillage | 2.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Combined LocksVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| KaukaunaCity | 5.6 mi | 8.2 |
| MenashaCity | 6 mi | 6 |
| Fox CrossingVillage | 7.7 mi | 12.6 |
| HarrisonVillage | 8.3 mi | 31.9 |
| GreenvilleVillage | 8.8 mi | 35.7 |
| SherwoodVillage | 9.5 mi | 3.5 |
| NeenahCity | 9.8 mi | 9.6 |
| WrightstownVillage | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| Forest JunctionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| HortonvilleVillage | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Black CreekVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| GreenleafCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| ShioctonVillage | 14 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Appleton, WI in?
- Appleton is in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Appleton, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Appleton include 54911, 54913, 54914, 54915.
- What is the population of Appleton, WI?
- About 75,023 people live in Appleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Appleton?
- Nearby places include Kimberly (2.6 mi), Little Chute (2.9 mi), Combined Locks (3.9 mi), Kaukauna (5.6 mi), Menasha (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023