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Menasha, WI
City in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54952.
Population
18,273
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,023
ZIP codes
1
Menasha and its ZIP codes
Menasha at a glance
- Menasha is about 28 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 47th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $64,698, 17% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,800 (28% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Menasha, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Menasha, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,698
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$191,800
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,070), Irish Americans (1,752), Mexican Americans (1,388).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Menasha.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,173
93,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,289
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.4B
FY 2026, $19,862 per person
How people get to work
Menasha, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Menasha, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
413
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Menasha, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Menasha
1 in or overlapping Menasha. Population shown
Cities near Menasha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fox CrossingVillage | 2.6 mi | 12.6 |
| NeenahCity | 3.8 mi | 9.6 |
| AppletonCity | 6 mi | 25.4 |
| KimberlyVillage | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| HarrisonVillage | 7.4 mi | 31.9 |
| Combined LocksVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.7 |
| GreenvilleVillage | 7.7 mi | 35.7 |
| Little ChuteVillage | 8.1 mi | 6.5 |
| SherwoodVillage | 8.9 mi | 3.5 |
| KaukaunaCity | 9.7 mi | 8.2 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| StockbridgeVillage | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| DaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| HortonvilleVillage | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Butte des MortsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest JunctionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Menasha, WI in?
- Menasha is in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Menasha, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Menasha include 54952.
- What is the population of Menasha, WI?
- About 18,273 people live in Menasha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Menasha?
- Nearby places include Fox Crossing (2.6 mi), Neenah (3.8 mi), Appleton (6 mi), Kimberly (6.2 mi), Harrison (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023