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Neenah, WI
City in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54956.
Population
27,336
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,850
ZIP codes
1
Neenah and its ZIP codes
Neenah at a glance
- Neenah is about 26 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $75,374, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,700 (21% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,006 a month.
Local data for Neenah, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Neenah, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,374
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$210,700
Median rent
$1,006/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,834), Irish Americans (2,710), Mexican Americans (1,660).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Neenah.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 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
Neenah, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Neenah, 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 zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Neenah, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Neenah
1 in or overlapping Neenah. Population shown
Cities near Neenah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fox CrossingVillage | 3.7 mi | 12.6 |
| MenashaCity | 3.8 mi | 6 |
| HarrisonVillage | 8.7 mi | 31.9 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.3 |
| GreenvilleVillage | 9.7 mi | 35.7 |
| KimberlyVillage | 9.7 mi | 2.3 |
| AppletonCity | 9.8 mi | 25.4 |
| Butte des MortsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| SherwoodVillage | 9.9 mi | 3.5 |
| StockbridgeVillage | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| Combined LocksVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| OshkoshCity | 11 mi | 27.5 |
| Little ChuteVillage | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| WinneconneVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| DaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| KaukaunaCity | 13 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Neenah, WI in?
- Neenah is in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Neenah, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Neenah include 54956.
- What is the population of Neenah, WI?
- About 27,336 people live in Neenah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Neenah?
- Nearby places include Fox Crossing (3.7 mi), Menasha (3.8 mi), Harrison (8.7 mi), Winchester (9.5 mi), Greenville (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023