| City: | Potter, Wisconsin |
| County: | Calumet County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:09:31 PM |
| Population: | 244 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 274 / 920 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.1192, -88.0978 |
| Land Area: | 0.505 sq mi |
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Potter is a small Wisconsin village in Calumet County covering just 0.58 square miles. With 244 residents in 102 households, it's classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery option. Every household relies on the post office for mail.
The Potter post office maintains 102 PO Boxes for 102 households. That's a 1.0 adoption rate. Mail arrives via two rural routes (Route R). There's no city carrier delivery.
Potter has a traditional village street grid: Main Street, Central Street, and Market Street form the core, with Riverdale Drive, Woodside Drive, and Hillcrest Drive branching off. Central Street has some apartments, but most addresses are single-family homes. At 0.58 square miles, Potter is a compact community where everything is within walking distance.
Population and Housing
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 244 |
| Households | 102 |
| Median age | 38.7 years |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82 (80%) |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20 (20%) |
| Median home value | $169,000 |
| Median household income | $64,583 |
The median age is 38.7 years, with a balanced mix of working-age adults, families, and retirees. Homeownership is high at 80%. The median home value is $169,000, making it affordable compared to larger Wisconsin cities.
Many homes here are older. Census data shows Potter has historical housing stock, with traditional architecture. The population is 95% White (233 of 244 residents), and nearly everyone was born in the United States (98%).
Potter has 7 business establishments employing 126 workers. That's more jobs than residents, meaning people commute in for work. Transportation and warehousing dominate employment (132 workers), suggesting Potter serves as a small industrial or logistics point. Another 35 work in education or healthcare, and 16 in public administration.
Commute patterns are typical for rural Wisconsin. Of those who work, 40 drive alone, 30 carpool, and 22 use public transportation. 12 people work from home (19% of workers).
Educational attainment is modest. Only 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The community is primarily working-class, with practical trades and industrial employment more common than professional careers.
Potter doesn't have seasonal variation. There are zero vacant seasonal homes. Everyone here lives year-round, and all 102 housing units are occupied. This is a permanent community, not a vacation spot.
All mail to Potter must be addressed to a PO Box:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Potter, WI 54160There is no street delivery available in this ZIP code.
Traditional Wisconsin village street names: Main, Central, and Market form the commercial core, with residential streets like Riverdale, Woodside, and Hillcrest branching off.
ZIP Code 54160 has 244 residents and 102 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 38.7 years, slightly younger than the state (40.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.5%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 244Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 264Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 483.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,583Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 102Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $169,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.39Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 188 | 198 | 216 | 251 | 303 | 303 | 299 | 279 | 327 | 238 | 232 | 229 | 264 |
| Decennial Census | 253 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 244 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.7
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 39.3
| 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 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 13 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 26 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| White: | 233 | 94.72% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 3.25% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 2.03% |
| Total: | 246 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 127 | 52.05% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 117 | 47.95% | 39.3 years |
| Total: | 244 | 100% | 38.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 248 | 93.94% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 3.03% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 8 | 6.06% |
| Total Population: | 264 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 248 | 93.94% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 16 | 6.06% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $64,583, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,297 (19.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,834. Family households earn a median of $73,958 versus $51,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,083). By gender, male median income is $60,625 and female is $41,563, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $19,062 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.6%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,286 | $55,500 | $55,833 | $51,875 | $58,125 | $58,125 | $58,036 | $66,563 | $75,417 | $61,250 | $63,542 | $64,688 | $64,583 |
| Median Family Income | $64,583 | $59,792 | $61,250 | $53,750 | $65,000 | $73,333 | $72,083 | $78,750 | $80,417 | $76,250 | $67,250 | $70,250 | $73,958 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,083 | $33,750 | $31,250 | $45,000 | $46,250 | $36,875 | $38,750 | $41,250 | $44,375 | $44,500 | $46,000 | $50,833 | $51,875 |
| Median Male Income | $48,750 | $53,250 | $44,750 | $45,000 | $38,125 | $40,313 | $38,333 | $41,944 | $44,107 | $45,750 | $50,000 | $58,000 | $60,625 |
| Median Female Income | $28,125 | $33,750 | $32,000 | $31,719 | $31,528 | $31,000 | $32,143 | $32,321 | $31,250 | $36,250 | $42,500 | $41,500 | $41,563 |
| Employed: | 152 | 71.70% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.94% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 58 | 27.36% |
| Total: | 212 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 40 | 26.32% |
| Service: | 30 | 19.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 24 | 15.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 14.47% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 36 | 23.68% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 152 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $169,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $46,500 (37.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,800. The median gross rent is $810, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $110 (15.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.18% (66.67% with a mortgage, 33.33% free-and-clear) and renters 12.82% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.31%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (11.08%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $122,500 | $114,600 | $127,500 | $136,500 | $131,300 | $127,100 | $129,200 | $130,600 | $136,200 | $143,300 | $144,400 | $152,900 | $169,000 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 26.67% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 53.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 20.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $700 | $493 | $700 | $707 | $715 | $715 | $731 | $725 | $750 | $638 | $750 | $810 | $810 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 68 | 58.12% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 29.06% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 12.82% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 117 | 96.69% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 3.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 102 | 84.30% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 19 | 15.70% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
In 2023, 11.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 21.60%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (58.18%). College enrollment is 18.18%, 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: | 1 | 0.53% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 2.65% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 81 | 42.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 62 | 32.80% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 9.52% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 9.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 2.12% |
| Total: | 189 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 183 | 96.83% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 11.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 225 | 76.01% |
| Public Insurance: | 57 | 19.26% |
| No Insurance: | 14 | 4.73% |
| Total: | 296 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 282 | 95.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% |
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: | 4 | 7.27% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 32 | 58.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 16.36% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 18.18% |
| Total: | 55 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 7.27% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 41 | 74.55% |
ZIP Code 54160 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 68 people with an annual payroll of $2,755,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 112Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $643,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,755,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 68Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 54160 is located in Calumet County, Wisconsin, within the Appleton, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11540) and Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 244,163 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 54160. It covers 0.505 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Appleton, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 244,163Source: Census |
| MSA: | Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.505 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.013 sq miSource: 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: | 5564675Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Potter village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 54160 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 January 1, 2026.