Amberg, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54102
Marinette County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 875
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,917
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amberg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54102 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54102 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amberg, Marinette County, Wisconsin, home to just 875 residents across 257.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54102 reports a modest median household income of $41,917 (46% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,209. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,600 (43% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $546; owner occupancy is 93.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marinette County, so 54102 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54102, Amberg, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
875
Population
257.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54102?
64.3
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$41,917
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$34,209
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 54102 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Amberg, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,917 1st percentile higher than 1% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,254housing units
1,254
Total Housing Units
420
Occupied Units
834
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,600
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$546
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 54102, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,789,000.
14
Businesses
54
Employees
$1.8M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 21.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54102 vs 54156 →
ZIP 54102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54177
Wausaukee (54177)
2,898 residents
- 54156
Pembine (54156)
1,535 residents
- 54102 875
Amberg (54102)
875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54102 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54177
Wausaukee (54177)
$62,991 median income
- 54156
Pembine (54156)
$49,625 median income
- 54102
Amberg (54102)
$41,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54102 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54102, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 54102 in?
ZIP code 54102 (Amberg) is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin. Marinette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marinette-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54102?
ZIP code 54102 in Amberg, WI has a population of 875 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54102?
The median household income in ZIP 54102 is $41,917, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54102?
The median home value in ZIP 54102 is $142,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54102?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54102 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54102?
ZIP code 54102 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54102?
In ZIP code 54102, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54102?
In ZIP code 54102, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54102?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54102 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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