Ripon
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Ripon is a city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, with 7,863 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 932 ft (284 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Lake, 5.9 miles W.
- 7,863residents (2020 Census)
- 932 ftelevation · 284 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 1,558 / sq mipopulation density
- 54971ZIP code
About Ripon
Ripon ( RIH-pən) is a city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,863 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by the Town of Ripon.
Ripon is home to the Little White Schoolhouse, where the Republican Party was founded.
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Living in Ripon
- Median household income
- $54,763
- Median home value
- $174,900
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Ripon had 7,863 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,863 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,558 per sq mi (601 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ripon at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Fond du Lac County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,863 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.05 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8436° N, 88.8379° W |
| ZIP code | 54971 |
| Official website | cityofripon.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5568175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ripon
- Green Lake5.9 mi W
- Fairwater7.1 mi S
- Brandon8.0 mi S
- Rosendale8.6 mi E
- Waukau10.3 mi N
- Berlin10.4 mi NW
- Eureka11.6 mi N
- Markesan12.0 mi SW
- Alto12.4 mi S
- Princeton14.3 mi W
- Omro14.4 mi N
- Waupun15.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ripon
What county is Ripon in?
Ripon is in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Ripon, WI?
7,863 people lived in Ripon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ripon, WI?
The ZIP code of Ripon is 54971.
What is the elevation of Ripon?
932 feet (284 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ripon?
Green Lake (5.9 mi), Fairwater (7.1 mi), Brandon (8.0 mi), Rosendale (8.6 mi), Waukau (10.3 mi).
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