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Oshkosh, WI
City in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54901, 54902, 54985.
Population
66,729
Land area
27.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,423
ZIP codes
3
Oshkosh and its ZIP codes
Oshkosh at a glance
- Oshkosh is about 22 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $62,188 a year, 20% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,700 (33% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $935 a month.
Local data for Oshkosh, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools29
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices4
- Parks42
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants251
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools8
- Toxic Release Facilities15
- Historic Places24
Housing and community stats
Oshkosh, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,188
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$177,700
Median rent
$935/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (26,894), Irish Americans (6,786), Polish Americans (4,079).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Oshkosh.
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
PPP loans
$79.6K
5 loans, 5 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oshkosh, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oshkosh, 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
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oshkosh, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Oshkosh
3 in or overlapping Oshkosh. Population shown
Cities near Oshkosh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Butte des MortsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| OmroCity | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Van DyneCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WinneconneVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.5 |
| WaukauCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| NeenahCity | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| BrothertownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| StockbridgeVillage | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Fox CrossingVillage | 14 mi | 12.6 |
| EurekaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MenashaCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| North Fond du LacVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| RosendaleVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| St. PeterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| TaycheedahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oshkosh, WI in?
- Oshkosh is in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Oshkosh, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oshkosh include 54901, 54902, 54985.
- What is the population of Oshkosh, WI?
- About 66,729 people live in Oshkosh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oshkosh?
- Nearby places include Butte des Morts (7.4 mi), Omro (9.1 mi), Van Dyne (9.5 mi), Winneconne (9.9 mi), Waukau (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023