ZIP Code 54971 - Ripon Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 54971 is located in Ripon Wisconsin. Portions of 54971 are also in Ripon (town) and Nepeuskun and Metomen and Green Lake (town) and Rosendale (town) and Brooklyn (Green Lake County) and Springvale (Fond Du Lac County). 54971 is primarily within Fond Du Lac County, with some portions in Winnebago County and Green Lake County. Regionally, 54971 is located in the Green Bay-Appleton Area.
ZIP Code 54971 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ripon |
| Primary County | Fond Du Lac County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 10,758 |
| Area Code(s) | 274 / 920 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 54971 Map
54971 Demographics
54971 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Wisconsin based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 54971 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 54971 is White. The current unemployment level in 54971 is 4%.
| Population | 10,758 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.17% |
| Population Density | 95 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,173 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,923 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $458,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.54% |
54971 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,116 | 94.62% |
| Black | 56 | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
54971 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,691 | 89.38% |
| Black | 21 | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 8.77% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.26% |
54971 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 425 | 6.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 845 | 13.45% |
| High School Diploma | 2,430 | 38.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 88 | 1.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 185 | 2.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,020 | 16.23% |
| Associates Degree | 727 | 11.57% |
| Masters Degree | 344 | 5.47% |
| Professional Degree | 149 | 2.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 71 | 1.13% |
54971 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.85470963, -88.82982635 |
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| Region | Green Bay-Appleton Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Fond du Lac, WI Oshkosh-Neenah, WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 113 Square Miles |
54971 Schools
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54971 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 53c - Southeastern Wisconsin Savannah and Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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