| City: | Nichols, Wisconsin |
| County: | Outagamie County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:29:04 AM |
| Population: | 249 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 274 / 920 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.5600, -88.4743 |
| Land Area: | 0.609 sq mi |
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Nichols is a small village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, where all 249 residents rely on PO Box delivery. With exactly 105 households and 105 PO Boxes, this community has perfect one-to-one adoption. The USPS designated this a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the village's three-quarters of a square mile.
Despite the PO Box classification, rural carrier routes serve the community. Two distinct rural routes deliver mail to addresses along Main Street, Krull Road, Depot Street, and other local roads. This isn't uncommon for small Wisconsin villages, where rural carriers deliver to roadside mailboxes while the post office remains the primary mailing address.
Nichols has deep roots. Census data shows 104 of the 105 housing units were built before 1939, making this one of Wisconsin's best-preserved historic village footprints. Street names like Depot Street hint at the village's railroad past, while surnames like Fahrenkrug and Piechocki on local streets reflect German and Polish settlement patterns common in this part of Wisconsin.
The village leans working-class, with a median household income of $61,500 and median home values around $146,900. About 59% of homes are owner-occupied. Interestingly, 30.5% of workers work from home, well above national averages. With just 3 business establishments employing 20 people total, most residents commute elsewhere for work.
All mail to Nichols must use a PO Box address:
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Nichols, WI 54152Street names preserve German and Polish heritage (Fahrenkrug, Piechocki) alongside railroad-era infrastructure (Depot Street).
ZIP Code 54152 has 249 residents and 105 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1%, which is higher than the state average (7.6%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 249Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 253Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 408.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,607Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 105Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $158,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 244 | 230 | 253 | 253 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 249 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.5
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 39.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 9 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 200 | 76.92% |
| Black: | 5 | 1.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 35 | 13.46% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 2.31% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 14 | 5.38% |
| Total: | 260 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 127 | 51.00% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 122 | 49.00% | 39.5 years |
| Total: | 249 | 100% | 35.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 229 | 90.51% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 2.37% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 18 | 7.11% |
| Total Population: | 253 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 235 | 92.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18 | 7.11% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,607, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,607. Family households earn a median of $55,500 versus $48,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $7,375). By gender, male median income is $56,806 and female is $35,833, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,973 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.7%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (38.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,875 | $58,750 | $61,500 | $56,607 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,813 | $0 | $63,636 | $55,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,813 | $54,722 | $46,250 | $48,125 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,625 | $65,000 | $60,000 | $56,806 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,786 | $28,472 | $30,000 | $35,833 |
| Employed: | 129 | 68.62% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 1.06% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 57 | 30.32% |
| Total: | 188 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 13.18% |
| Service: | 15 | 11.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 23 | 17.83% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 24 | 18.60% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 50 | 38.76% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 129 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $158,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $158,300. The median gross rent is $910, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $910. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.46% (43.48% with a mortgage, 56.52% free-and-clear) and renters 53.54% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.60%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $76,400 | $83,800 | $146,900 | $158,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 31 | 58.49% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 21 | 39.62% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1 | 1.89% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $736 | $900 | $925 | $910 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 20 | 20.20% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 26 | 26.26% |
| Renter Occupied: | 53 | 53.54% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 99 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 99 | 93.40% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 6.60% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 81 | 76.42% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11 | 10.38% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 13.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 82.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 37.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 37.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 17.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 13.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.14%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 1.76% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 27 | 15.88% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 83 | 48.82% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 21.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 9 | 5.29% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 5.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.18% |
| Total: | 170 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 140 | 82.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 7.06% |
| Private Insurance: | 94 | 36.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 69 | 26.85% |
| No Insurance: | 94 | 36.58% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 163 | 63.42% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.0% | 18.0% | 13.2% | 17.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 8.57% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 40 | 57.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 34.29% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 8.57% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 70 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 54152 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $1,327,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 138Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $261,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,327,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 54152 is located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, within the Appleton, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11540) and Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 225,666 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 54152. It covers 0.609 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Appleton, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 225,666Source: Census |
| MSA: | Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.609 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6806.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5557375Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nichols village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 54152 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.