NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 54961

WI · Population: 14,232

B+
77/100
83
A
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 54961

Zip code 54961 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 14,232 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $66,040 and home values around $192,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$66,040
Home Value
$192,500
Rent
$872/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
15.9%
Unemployment
2%
Owner-Occupied
71.1%
Rent Burden
15.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety83ALower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).