Wisconsin · City Profile

Oshkosh, WI

ZIP codes
5
Population
81,375
Median income
$70,585
Median home value
$184,833

Oshkosh sits in Winnebago, Wisconsin, and is covered by 5 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 81,375 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Oshkosh has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $184,833 and median asking rent runs around $860 per month. Median household income hovers around $70,585. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Oshkosh

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
54901 Winnebago 37,327 $58,499 $151,700
54902 Winnebago 21,706 $64,235 $153,600
54903 Winnebago 0
54904 Winnebago 22,342 $89,023 $249,200
54906 Winnebago 0

Thinking about relocating to Oshkosh?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $184,833, and median rent is $860. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.